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NY K00981
Resolution
Status
Passed
7/23/2020
Primary Sponsor
Marianne Buttenschon
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AI Summary
- Memorializes Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim September 21, 2020, as Day of Peace in New York State in conjunction with the International Day of Peace observance
- References the United Nations' establishment of International Day of Peace in 1981 and 2001 as an annual observance of global non-violence and ceasefire on September 21st
- Highlights UN efforts including Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon's 2007 call for 24-hour cessation of hostilities and deployment of record peacekeepers to 19 peace operations worldwide
- Notes the UN's 2009 "WMD, We Must Disarm" campaign and support from UN Messengers of Peace for nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation initiatives
- Recognizes International Day of Peace as a day for individuals and organizations worldwide to engage in activities promoting ceasefires, conflict resolution, and cultural understanding
Legislative Description
Memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim September 21, 2020, as Day of Peace in the State of New York
Last Action
adopted
7/23/2020
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