Bill Text: NY K00305 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 15-22, 2023, as Dark Sky Week in the State of New York

Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Republican 10-5)

Status: (Passed) 2023-04-18 - adopted [K00305 Detail]

Download: New_York-2023-K00305-Introduced.html

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Assembly Resolution No. 305

BY: M. of A. Giglio JA

        MEMORIALIZING  Governor  Kathy  Hochul to proclaim
        April 15-22, 2023, as Dark Sky Week in the State  of
        New York

  WHEREAS,  It is the custom of this Legislative Body to observe weeks
set aside that promote enhancing the lives  of  the  citizenry  of  this
Great  State  of  New York , particularly, those which serve to increase
interest in our planet and natural environment; 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 15-22, 2023, as Dark
Sky Week in the State of New York,  in  conjunction  with  International
Dark Sky Week; and

  WHEREAS, International Dark Sky Week is marked every year during the
week  of the new moon in April, this year it will be observed from April
15-22, and this designated week calls upon everyone to switch off  their
lights  in  the evening and marvel at the infinite grandeur of the night
sky; and

  WHEREAS, Light pollution is  a  major  culprit  behind  the  limited
visibility  of  stars in the night sky, hindering the ability to observe
the full beauty of the universe; and

  WHEREAS,  The  International  Dark-Sky  Association,  the   American
Astronomical  Society,  the  Astronomical  League,  and Sky & Telescope,
understood the importance of reducing light pollution and endorsing  the
initiative started by Jennifer Barlow in 2003, which grew in popularity,
and is now an international week celebrated on the darkest week of April
during the week of the new moon; and

  WHEREAS,   This   Legislative  Body  recognizes  the  importance  of
preserving the beauty of  the  night  sky  and  promoting  environmental
sustainability; and

  WHEREAS,  This  Legislative  Body  urges  all New Yorkers to join in
celebrating Dark Sky Week and support efforts to reduce light  pollution
by  switching off non-essential outdoor lights to preserve the beauty of
the night sky for future generations; now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body, pause in its deliberations  to
memorialize Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 15-22, 2023, as Dark
Sky Week 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.