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NY J03298

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

12/28/2020

Primary Sponsor

Roxanne Persaud

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Origin

Senate

2019-2020 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requests Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim May 2020 as Older Americans Month in New York State, coordinating with the national observance
  • Celebrates the 2020 theme "Make Your Mark," which highlights contributions older adults make to their communities and encourages all ages to support seniors and caregivers
  • Notes that Older Americans Month was established in 1963 following a meeting between President John F. Kennedy and the National Council of Senior Citizens
  • Recognizes that when the observance began, only 17 million Americans had reached age 65, about one-third lived in poverty, and few support programs existed
  • Directs that a copy of the resolution be transmitted to the Governor

Legislative Description

Memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim May 2020, as Older Americans Month in the State of New York

Last Action

ADOPTED

12/28/2020

Committee Referrals

Finance7/22/2020

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