New York J 1961: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 28, 2026, as Animal Advocacy Day in the State of New York

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J01961 Summary:

BILL NOJ01961 

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SAME ASNo Same As

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SPONSORMARTINEZ

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COSPNSRADDABBO, ASHBY, BAILEY, BASKIN, BORRELLO, BOTTCHER, BRISPORT, BROUK, BYNOE, CANZONERI-FITZPATRICK,
 CHAN, CLEARE, COMRIE, COONEY, FAHY, FERNANDEZ, GALLIVAN, GIANARIS, GONZALEZ, GOUNARDES, GRIFFO,
 HARCKHAM, HELMING, HINCHEY, JACKSON, KAVANAGH, KRUEGER, LANZA, LIU, MARTINS, MATTERA, MAY, MAYER,
 MURRAY, MYRIE, OBERACKER, O'MARA, ORTT, PALUMBO, PARKER, PERSAUD, RAMOS, RHOADS, RIVERA, ROLISON,
 RYAN C, SALAZAR, SANDERS, SCARCELLA-SPANTON, SEPULVEDA, SERRANO, SKOUFIS, STAVISKY, STEC,
 STEWART-COUSINS, SUTTON, TEDISCO, WALCZYK, WEBB, WEBER, WEIK, ZELLNER

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BILL NOJ01961 

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04/23/2026REFERRED TO FINANCE

04/28/2026REPORTED TO CALENDAR FOR CONSIDERATION

04/28/2026ADOPTED

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Senate Resolution No. 1961

BY: Senator MARTINEZ

 MEMORIALIZING Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim
 April 28, 2026, as Animal Advocacy Day in the State
 of New York

 WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that all living
creatures have value and to recognize and appreciate the service,
companionship, loyalty, unconditional love and happiness animals bring
to the lives of New Yorkers; 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 April 28, 2026, as Animal
Advocacy Day in the State of New York; and

 WHEREAS, Animals are a beloved and cherished member of many of our
families and play a positive role in the lives of so many of New York's
citizens; and

 WHEREAS, Pets offer companionship in more than 71 million United
States households, and studies have shown companion animals can provide
a variety of health benefits; and

 WHEREAS, Companion animals provide comfort and assistance to seniors
and people with disabilities; and

 WHEREAS, Companion animals play an important role helping police,
fire departments, and search and rescue efforts to keep our citizens
safe; and

 WHEREAS, Animal abuse, cruelty and neglect result in unnecessary
pain and suffering to animals; and

 WHEREAS, Violence against animals is a bridge crime that can and has
led to violence against people; and

 WHEREAS, It is vital that we encourage empathy and compassion for
our companion animals, and that we provide a voice for those who cannot
speak for themselves; and

 WHEREAS, On April 28, 2026, New York pet owners and citizens come
together to support, protect, and acknowledge all animals' positive
contribution to society and the family of New York; now, therefore, be
it

 RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
memorialize Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 28, 2026, as Animal
Advocacy Day in the State of New York; and be it further

 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to The Honorable Kathy Hochul, Governor of the State of New
York.

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