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NY J01712
Resolution
Status
Passed
3/10/2026
Primary Sponsor
Jessica Scarcella-Spanton
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AI Summary
- Requests Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 9, 2026, as Yellow Ribbon Day in New York State
- Honors members of the United States Armed Forces, including active service members, former prisoners of war, and those missing in action
- Commemorates US Army Staff Sergeant Maupin, the first POW of the Iraq War, who was captured on April 9, 2004
- Recognizes Carol Pingelski Hotaling, known as "The Yellow Ribbon Lady," whose advocacy led the New York State Legislature to begin commemorating Yellow Ribbon Day on April 9th starting in 2006
- Promotes unity, awareness, and support for military personnel through yellow ribbon distribution across the state
Legislative Description
Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 9, 2026, as Yellow Ribbon Day in the State of New York
Last Action
ADOPTED
3/10/2026
Committee Referrals
Finance3/5/2026
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