Bill Text: NY J01469 | 2021-2022 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim January 5, 2022, as National Bird Day in the State of New York

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2022-01-25 - ADOPTED [J01469 Detail]

Download: New_York-2021-J01469-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 1469

BY: Senator PARKER

        MEMORIALIZING  Governor  Kathy  Hochul to proclaim
        January 5, 2022, as Bird Day in  the  State  of  New
        York

  WHEREAS,  This  Legislative  Body  is  justly  proud  to memorialize
Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim January 5, 2022, as Bird  Day  in  the
State  of  New York, in conjunction with the observance of National Bird
Day; and

  WHEREAS, On January  5th,  nature  lovers,  bird  lovers,  and  bird
watchers  across  the  country  annually  recognize National Bird Day to
bring attention to the plight of  our  feathered  friends,  particularly
birds that are not native to the United States and are captive; and

  WHEREAS,  In  2002,  Born  Free  USA  in coordination with the Avian
Welfare Coalition launched the first annual National Bird Day to promote
avian awareness; and

  WHEREAS, Born Free USA emphasizes the importance  of  National  Bird
Day  andlists  it  as  a  day to shine a spotlight on issues critical to
theprotection and survival of birds, both captive and wild; and

  WHEREAS, According to Born  Free  USA,  nearly  12  percent  of  the
world's almost 10,000 bird species are in danger of extinction; and

  WHEREAS,  Today,  over  half  a  million  avian  admirers  celebrate
National Bird Day through a bevy of activities, including bird-watching,
studying birds, educating others, and other bird-related activities; and

  WHEREAS, Furthermore, a particularly  important  National  Bird  Day
activity   is   bird   adoption;   according   to  the  Atlanta  Journal
Constitution, many bird enthusiasts celebrate by adopting birds on  this
day  and  educating future bird owners about the special issues involved
with taking care of birds; and

  WHEREAS, National Bird Day is a time to take a few  moments  out  of
your  day  to  appreciate  the beauty and the diversity of these amazing
animals; now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its  deliberations  to
memorialize  Governor  Kathy Hochul to proclaim January 5, 2022, as Bird
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.