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NY K00925
Resolution
Status
Passed
2/4/2026
Primary Sponsor
Karen McMahon
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AI Summary
- Calls on Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim February 4, 2026, as Girls and Women in Sports Day in New York State, coinciding with National Girls and Women in Sports Day
- National Girls and Women in Sports Day was first observed in 1987 to honor Olympic volleyball player Flo Hyman and has since expanded to commemorate all women athletes and their achievements
- Recognizes Title IX, the 1972 civil rights law requiring equal participation in federally funded programs, which increased girls' access to sports from 1 in 27 to 2 in 5
- Aims to promote women's participation in all aspects of sports, challenge gender stereotypes, and encourage girls and women to realize their full athletic potential
Legislative Description
Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim February 4, 2026, as Girls and Women in Sports Day in the State of New York
Last Action
adopted
2/4/2026
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