Bill Text: NY K02235 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced
Bill Title: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 15, 2024, as Peace Officers Memorial Day in the State of New York
Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Republican 47-6)
Status: (Passed) 2024-05-21 - adopted [K02235 Detail]
Download: New_York-2023-K02235-Introduced.html
Assembly Resolution No. 2235 BY: M. of A. Rules (Giglio JA) MEMORIALIZING Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 15, 2024, as Peace Officers Memorial Day in the State of New York WHEREAS, New York State has long been committed to supporting its law enforcement professionals; and WHEREAS, The quality and sanctity of community life are cherished values, worthy of safeguarding, and this Legislative Body is moved to honor those individuals who serve to preserve and protect such values, lauding their unwavering loyalty and dedication in the daily performance of their duties; and WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to memorialize Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 15, 2024, as Peace Officers Memorial Day in the State of New York; and WHEREAS, This observance is to recognize and to honor the service and sacrifice of those peace officers killed in the line of duty while protecting our communities and safeguarding our democracy; and WHEREAS, On October 1, 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation which designated May 15th as Peace Officers Memorial Day; currently, tens of thousands of law enforcement officers from around the world gather in Washington, D.C., on May 15th to participate in numerous planned events which honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice; and WHEREAS, The National Peace Officers Memorial Service is sponsored by the Grand Lodge of the Fraternal Order of Police and is one in a series of events that includes the Candlelight Vigil, sponsored by the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF); and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when events, such as the dedication of Peace Officers Memorial Day, are brought to our attention, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of this great Empire State; and WHEREAS, May 15, 2024, is designated as Peace Officers Memorial Day in honor of all fallen officers and their families; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to memorialize Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 15, 2024, as Peace Officers Memorial 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; the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund; Concerns of Police Survivors; and the Fraternal Order of Police.