Bill > K00163

This Resolution urges Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to officially designate April 11, 2021, as Submarine Day in New York State, aligning with the national observance of National Submarine Day. The resolution highlights the crucial role of submarines and their crews in national defense and the protection of New York citizens, noting that National Submarine Day commemorates the U.S. government's acquisition of its first modern commissioned submarine, the USS Holland, on April 11, 1900. It also acknowledges New York's historical connection to the U.S. Navy, the naming of attack submarines after New York cities, and the presence of significant submarine-related landmarks in the state, such as the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum and the New York State Submariners Memorial. The resolution defines a submarine as a watercraft capable of independent underwater operation, distinct from a submersible with more limited underwater capabilities, and expresses gratitude for the sacrifices of the U.S. submarine fleet and its personnel.