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NY J01409

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

1/21/2026

Primary Sponsor

Roxanne Persaud

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requests Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 28, 2026, as World Hunger Day in New York State
  • Highlights that over 820 million people worldwide lack adequate food access
  • Notes that 2.6 million New Yorkers (one in eight people) are food insecure, with one in five children affected
  • Cites approximately 91,897 New York State residents experiencing homelessness on any given day (as of 2018)
  • Recognizes The Hunger Project's role in initiating World Hunger Day and emphasizes the connection between hunger, poverty, healthcare, education, and social justice

Legislative Description

Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 28, 2026, as World Hunger Day in the State of New York

Last Action

ADOPTED

1/21/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance1/12/2026

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