New York K 1380: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 2026, as Foster Care Month in the State of New York

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Assembly Resolution No. 1380
 M. of A. Rules (Eachus)BY:
          Governor  Kathy  Hochul to proclaimMEMORIALIZING
        May 2026, as Foster Care Month in the State  of  New
        York
    It is the sense of this Legislative Body that the childrenWHEREAS,
of today are the citizens and leaders of tomorrow; and
   It is the further sense of this Legislative Body  that  theWHEREAS,
children  of  the  State  of New York are our most precious resource and
that, as such, they merit the support, encouragement and  protection  of
this State and Nation; and
    Attendant  to  such  concern, and fully in accord with itsWHEREAS,
long-standing traditions, it is the intent of this Legislative  Body  to
memorialize  Governor  Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 2026, as Foster Care
Month in the State of New York, in conjunction with  the  observance  of
National Foster Care Month; and
   The designation of the month of May as Foster Care Month isWHEREAS,
illustrative  of  this  Legislative  Body's  commitment to acknowledging
foster parents, family members, volunteers, mentors, policymakers, child
welfare professionals, and other  members  of  the  community  who  help
children  and youth in foster care find permanent homes and connections;
and
   The proclamation of May as Foster Care  Month  also  renewsWHEREAS,
the  commitment  to  ensuring  a bright future for the more than 400,000
children and youth in foster care; and
   Foster Care Month is set aside to promote opportunities andWHEREAS,
contribute to lifting the quality of life of the  youth  of  this  noble
Empire  State,  while advancing that spirit of united purpose and shared
concern  which  is  the  unalterable  manifestation  of   our   American
experience; now, therefore, be it
    That  this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations toRESOLVED,
memorialize Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 2026, as  Foster  Care
Month in the State of New York, recognizing the significance of the role
the  children  of  New York State will play in shaping the future of our
State, our society, and our government; and be it further
   That a copy of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  beRESOLVED,
transmitted  to The Honorable Kathy Hochul, Governor of the State of New
York.