New York K 1256: Commemorating the 75th Annual observance of the National Day of Prayer in the State of New York on Thursday, May 7, 2026

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K01256 Summary:

BILL NOK01256 

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SAME ASNo Same As

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SPONSORButtenschon

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COSPNSR

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MLTSPNSRAngelino, Bendett, DeStefano, Fitzpatrick, McDonald, O'Pharrow, Schiavoni, Sempolinski, Simpson,
 Walsh

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05/04/2026introduced

05/04/2026adopted

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Assembly Resolution No. 1256

BY: M. of A. Buttenschon

 COMMEMORATING the 75th Annual observance of the
 National Day of Prayer in the State of New York on
 Thursday, May 7, 2026

 WHEREAS, In the course of the evolving development of this great
Empire State, if the ingredients of shared concern and responsive
endeavor combine in the symmetry of a commitment to governance, there
have emerged among the facilities of the State of New York certain
events which warrant commemoration; and

 WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and fully in accord with its
long-standing traditions, it is the intent of this Legislative Body to
commemorate the 75th Annual observance of the National Day of Prayer in
the State of New York on Thurday, May 7, 2026; and

 WHEREAS, The 75th Annual National Day of Prayer will have profound
significance as millions of Americans join together to pray at thousands
of events across the county; and

 WHEREAS, Prayer has always been an important part of our nation's
heritage; National Day of Prayer is a tradition first proclaimed by the
Continental Congress in 1775, when John Hancock signed the congressional
order establishing the first Day of Prayer; and

 WHEREAS, In keeping with our founding fathers' faith, civic prayers
and national days of prayer have a long and venerable history in our
constitutional republic; in 1983, in MARSH V. CHAMBERS, the Supreme
Court affirmed the right of state legislatures to open their sessions
with prayer, a tradition that is honored by the New York State Senate;
and

 WHEREAS, The observance of a National Day of Prayer became the law
of the land in 1952 when a resolution asking people "to turn to God in
prayer and meditation," was unanimously passed by Congress and was
signed by President Harry Truman; and

 WHEREAS, An amendment to this law was signed by President Ronald
Reagan in 1988, designating the first Thursday in May as the annual Day
of Prayer; and

 WHEREAS, Since our nation's earliest days, Americans have prayed as
a way of guiding, uniting, and healing; in times of peace and
prosperity, tragedy and joy, prayer has provided comfort and sustenance;
and

 WHEREAS, It is fitting and proper to give thanks to God by observing
this National Day of Prayer in New York State on Thursday, May 7, 2026,
when all may acknowledge our blessings and express gratitude for them,
while recognizing the need for strengthening religious and moral values
in our State and nation; now, therefore, be it

 RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 75th consecutive observance of the National Day of

Prayer in the State of New York on Thursday, May 7, 2026, and to urge
the citizens of New York to observe this day in ways appropriate to its
importance and significance; and be it further

 RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the Greater Utica National Day of Prayer Committee and
National Day of Prayer committees throughout New York State.

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