New York K 1507: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 29, 2026, as Heat Awareness Day in the State of New York

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K01507 Summary:

BILL NOK01507 

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SAME ASNo Same As

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SPONSORRules (Lunsford)

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COSPNSR

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MLTSPNSRAngelino, Barrett, Bronson, Buttenschon, Conrad, Cook, Hawley, Jensen, Kassay, Lavine, Levenberg,
 Lupardo, McDonald, Rosenthal, Rozic, Santabarbara, Schiavoni, Seawright, Shimsky, Simon, Simone,
 Smith, Tague

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05/28/2026referred to calendar

05/29/2026adopted

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Assembly Resolution No. 1507

BY: M. of A. Rules (Lunsford)

 MEMORIALIZING Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim
 May 29, 2026, as Heat Awareness Day in the State of
 New York

 WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize
official days that are set aside to increase awareness of serious issues
which affect the lives of citizens of New York State; and

 WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long- standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to
memorialize Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 29, 2026, as Heat
Awareness Day in the State of New York, in conjunction with the
observance of National Heat Awareness Day; and

 WHEREAS, National Heat Awareness Day is observed each year on the
last Friday in May to highlight the numerous health problems and
fatalities caused each year by exposure to excessive heat, one of the
leading weather-related killers in the United States; and

 WHEREAS, Over the years, massive temperature rises have resulted in
a multitude of deaths including the over 600 people who died in Oregon
and Washington over one week in June 2021; and

 WHEREAS, The number of heat-related fatalities has risen in the last
30 years due to higher temperatures from climate change; and

 WHEREAS, Tim Barber, a healthy 35-year-old, died from heat stress
and heat exhaustion on his second day working on a construction jobsite
in Geneseo on a sweltering afternoon in July 2020 with temperatures in
the mid-90s; and

 WHEREAS, The National Weather Service issues a number of advisories
during times of high temperatures including Excessive Heat Outlooks,
Excessive Heat Watches, and Excessive Heat Warnings/Advisories; and

 WHEREAS, Heat-related illnesses are preventable; New Yorkers can
take such precautions as staying hydrated and avoiding alcohol and
caffeinated drinks, as well as avoiding over-exertion and finding a cool
place to stay indoors; furthermore, employers should accommodate these
precautions; and

 WHEREAS, It is imperative that there be greater awareness of this
important issue, and more must be done to increase activity at the
local, State and National levels; now, therefore, be it

 RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
memorialize Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 29, 2026, as Heat
Awareness Day in the State of New York; and be it further

 RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to The Honorable Kathy Hochul, Governor of the State of New
York; and the family of Tim Barber.

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