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NY J01749

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

James Skoufis

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requests Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim March 19, 2026, as West Point Day in New York State
  • Commemorates the United States Military Academy at West Point, established by Congress on March 16, 1802, on the Hudson River
  • Recognizes West Point's role in the American Revolution, including the 1778 installation of a 65-ton iron chain across the Hudson to block British ships
  • Notes the 2026 observance coincides with the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence
  • Honors West Point as the oldest continuously occupied regular Army post in the United States and its contributions to national defense and leadership

Legislative Description

Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim March 19, 2026, as West Point Day in New York State

Last Action

REFERRED TO FINANCE

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance3/12/2026

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