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NY J01710
Resolution
Status
Passed
3/10/2026
Primary Sponsor
Jessica Scarcella-Spanton
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AI Summary
- Requests Governor Hochul proclaim April 2026 as the Month of the Military Child in New York State, with Purple Up Day designated for Wednesday, April 15, 2026
- Honors the approximately 1,602,261 military children nationwide who support service members through frequent relocations (averaging every 2-3 years) and deployments
- Recognizes nearly 44,000 military children living in New York State, along with three active duty Army installations including Fort Drum (home to nearly 20,000 soldiers), West Point, and Fort Hamilton
- References the annual Month of the Military Child Dandelion Festival held at Fort Wadsworth on Staten Island, with dandelions symbolizing military children's ability to thrive wherever planted
- Continues the observance established in 1986 by former Defense Secretary Caspar Weinberger and sponsored by the Department of Defense Military Community and Family Policy
Legislative Description
Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 2026 as the Month of the Military Child in the State of New York
Last Action
ADOPTED
3/10/2026
Committee Referrals
Finance3/5/2026
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