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NY J01552

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

2/10/2026

Primary Sponsor

Roxanne Persaud

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requests Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim November 14-21, 2026, as Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week in New York State, coinciding with the national observance
  • Notes that 2.6 million New Yorkers (one in eight people) are food insecure, with one in five children affected by food insecurity
  • Cites approximately 91,897 New York State residents experiencing homelessness on any given day as of 2018
  • References national statistics showing 43.1 million Americans living below the poverty line and over half a million people without shelter nightly
  • Emphasizes support for food pantries, shelters, and service organizations that provide assistance to those in need

Legislative Description

Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim November 15-21, 2026, as Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week in the State of New York

Last Action

ADOPTED

2/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance2/5/2026

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