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NY J01376
Resolution
Status
Passed
1/21/2026
Primary Sponsor
Roxanne Persaud
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AI Summary
- Requests Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 2026 as Older Americans Month in New York State, aligning with the national observance
- Older Americans Month was established in 1963, originating from a meeting between President Kennedy and the National Council of Senior Citizens
- At the program's inception in 1963, only 17 million Americans had reached age 65 and about one-third of older Americans lived in poverty
- The Administration on Aging leads the national observance annually through ceremonies, events, and fairs across the country
- Every U.S. president since Kennedy has issued a formal proclamation honoring older Americans during May
Legislative Description
Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 2026, as Older Americans Month in the State of New York
Last Action
ADOPTED
1/21/2026
Committee Referrals
Finance1/12/2026
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