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This resolution memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim January 18, 2025, as Thesaurus Day in New York State, commemorating the birthday of Peter Mark Roget, the creator of Roget's Thesaurus. The resolution highlights the significance of the thesaurus, noting that Roget originally published a work containing 15,000 words organized into five primary categories, which has since expanded to over 230,000 words. It encourages New Yorkers to celebrate the day by exploring new words and expanding their vocabulary, emphasizing that a robust vocabulary can have positive personal and professional benefits. The resolution underscores the importance of language as a key to knowledge, and formally requests that the Governor officially recognize January 18, 2025, as Thesaurus Day, with a copy of the resolution to be transmitted to Governor Hochul.

Budget and Finance

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/J31