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NY J03314

Resolution

Status

Passed

12/28/2020

Primary Sponsor

Roxanne Persaud

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Origin

Senate

2019-2020 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Designates April 29, 2020, as World Wish Day in New York to recognize Make-A-Wish organization and its mission to grant wishes for children with life-threatening medical conditions
  • Commemorates the 40th anniversary of Chris Greicius, a seven-year-old boy with leukemia whose wish to be a police officer was granted on April 29, 1980, which inspired the founding of Make-A-Wish
  • Notes that Make-A-Wish has granted wishes to more than 350,000 children worldwide and operates in nearly 50 countries across five continents
  • Recognizes volunteers, donors, medical professionals, sponsors, and families who contribute to Make-A-Wish's success
  • Directs transmission of the resolution to Make-A-Wish International

Legislative Description

Recognizing April 29, 2020, as World Wish Day

Last Action

ADOPTED

12/28/2020

Committee Referrals

Finance8/3/2020

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