New York K1069: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim March 19, 2026, as West Point Day in New York State

What the bill says

An act of Congress on March 16, 1802, the United States Military Academy at West Point was established within the borders of New York State on the banks of the Hudson River; and.

From the introduced text, March 18, 2026:

an act of Congress on March 16, 1802, the United States Military Academy at West Point was established within the borders of New York State on the banks of the Hudson River; and WHEREAS, The historic academy and its graduates are an integral part of the proud history of this State and Nation; and WHEREAS, During the American Revolution, both the American patriots and the British realized the strategic importance of the prominent plateau on the west bank of the Hudson River; General George Washington considered West Point to be the most important strategic location in America; and WHEREAS, In 1778, General George Washington selected Thaddeus Kosciuszko, a Polish engineer, to design fortifications for West Point and later transferred his headquarters to West Point in 1779; and WHEREAS, American Continental Line soldiers constructed forts, gun batteries, and redoubts, and in 1778, installed a 65-ton iron chain across the Hudson River which spanned from West Point to Constitution Island to block British invasions along the main transportation waterway; and WHEREAS, Fortress West Point was never captured by the British, despite Major General Benedict Arnold's treasonous attempt to turn over the garrison to the British forces in 1780; and WHEREAS, In 2026, the 250th anniversary of the signing of the American Declaration of Independence, it is of utmost importance to acknowledge the …

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Sponsors

• Christopher Eachus (D, 99) · primary sponsor
• Carl Heastie (D, 83)
• Edward Ra (R, 19)
• Crystal Peoples-Stokes (D, 141)
• Mary Walsh (R, 112)
• James Pretlow (D, 89)
• Philip Palmesano (R, 132)
• George Alvarez (D, 78)
• Khaleel Anderson (D, 31)
• Joseph Angelino (R, 121)
• Andrea Bailey (R, 133)
• William Barclay (R, 120)

Latest actions

1. March 19, 2026: ADOPTED
2. March 18, 2026: REFERRED TO CALENDAR

Common questions

What is K1069?

K1069 is a bill in the New York Legislature (2025-2026 General Assembly): Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim March 19, 2026, as West Point Day in New York State.

What does K1069 do?

In its own words: An act of Congress on March 16, 1802, the United States Military Academy at West Point was established within the borders of New York State on the banks of the Hudson River; and.

What is the status of K1069?

Passed both chambers as of March 19, 2026. Latest action: ADOPTED (March 19, 2026).

Who sponsored K1069?

Christopher Eachus (D, 99), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for K1069?

On the New York Legislature website: https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/K1069