New York legislation · 2025-2026 General Assembly
New York K1361: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 16, 2026, as Armed Forces Day in the State of New York
Status: Passed both chambers, May 14, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text, May 13, 2026:
Assembly Resolution No. 1361 BY: M. of A. Rules (Lemondes) MEMORIALIZING Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 16, 2026, as Armed Forces Day in the State of New York WHEREAS, Members of the Armed Services from the State of New York, who have served so valiantly and honorably in wars in which this country's freedom was at stake, as well as in the preservation of peace in peacetime, deserve a special salute from this Legislative Body; and WHEREAS, It is the intent of this Legislative Body to commend those who have served in times of active conflict, as well as those who have served in times of peace; and WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to memorialize Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim Saturday, May 16, 2026, as Armed Forces Day in the State of New York, in conjunction with the observance of National Armed Forces Day; and WHEREAS, Americans celebrate Armed Forces Day annually on the third Saturday of May, and Armed Forces Week, which begins every year on the second Saturday of May; and WHEREAS, Many events across the United States take place on Armed Forces Day to honor Americans in uniform who served their country in times of war and peace; and WHEREAS, President Harry S. Truman led the effort to establish a single holiday for citizens …
Sponsors
- John Lemondes (R, 126) · primary sponsor
- Joseph Angelino (R, 121)
- Kenneth Blankenbush (R, 117)
- Karl Brabenec (R, 98)
- Brown, Eric (R, 20)
- Marianne Buttenschon (D, 119)
- Cashman, Michael (D, 115)
- Scott Gray (R, 116)
- Judy Griffin (D, 21)
- Rebecca Kassay (D, 4)
- Anna Kelles (D, 125)
- Donna Lupardo (D, 123)
Latest actions
- : ADOPTED
- : REFERRED TO CALENDAR
Subjects: Resolutions, Legislative
Common questions
- What is K1361?
- K1361 is a bill in the New York Legislature (2025-2026 General Assembly): Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 16, 2026, as Armed Forces Day in the State of New York.
- What is the status of K1361?
- Passed both chambers as of May 14, 2026. Latest action: ADOPTED (May 14, 2026).
- Who sponsored K1361?
- John Lemondes (R, 126), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for K1361?
- On the New York Legislature website: https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/K1361
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