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K 776

Recognizing September 28, 2025, as Gold Star Mother's and Family's Day, and honoring the sacrifices of the Gold Star family members from the State of New York

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Steve Stern

Designates Sept 28, 2025 as Gold Star Mother's and Family's Day in New York to honor Gold Star families; a ceremonial resolution with symbolic recognition, no duties or funding.

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Bill Summary · K 776

Summary of Bill K 776

Overview

  • Bill Number: K 776
  • Title: Recognizing September 28, 2025, as Gold Star Mother's and Family's Day, and honoring the sacrifices of the Gold Star family members from the State of New York
  • Classification: Resolution (ceremonial)
  • Status: Adopted
  • Introduced: June 11, 2025
  • Current Action: Adopted on the same day as introduction (2025-06-11)
  • Primary Sponsor: Steve Stern

Purpose and Intent

  • The bill designates a specific day—September 28, 2025—as Gold Star Mother's and Family's Day in the State of New York.
  • It aims to honor and recognize the sacrifices of Gold Star family members (family members of service members who died in the line of duty) from New York.
  • As a ceremonial resolution, its primary purpose is commemorative and educational, to acknowledge the contributions and sacrifices of Gold Star families and to promote remembrance within the state.

Key Provisions

  • Designation of a commemorative day: September 28, 2025 is expressly recognized as Gold Star Mother's and Family's Day in New York.
  • Honorific language acknowledging the sacrifices of Gold Star family members from the State of New York.
  • As a resolution, the bill does not establish new duties, programs, or funding obligations; rather, it expresses formal recognition by the state.

Affected Parties and Impact

  • Primary beneficiaries: Gold Star mothers and other Gold Star family members connected to New York, who are to be publicly honored and remembered on the designated day.
  • General public: Increases awareness and public remembrance of the sacrifices of Gold Star families within New York.
  • State agencies and institutions: No mandated actions or expenditures are attached; the impact is symbolic and ceremonial.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduction Date: June 11, 2025
  • Adopted: June 11, 2025 (the same day as introduction)
  • Implementation: The designation takes effect immediately in the sense that the state recognizes the day for 2025; as a resolution, it does not create ongoing statutory requirements or funding.
  • Observance: The resolution invites remembrance and recognition but does not prescribe specific observance procedures.

Notes

  • This is a ceremonial resolution rather than a statute, so it primarily serves to publicly acknowledge and honor Gold Star families from New York without imposing new legal duties or fiscal responsibilities on state or local governments.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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