Bill > S01688

This bill amends the New York State executive law to designate the fourth Thursday in March as "Tuskegee Airmen Commemoration Day", adding it to the existing list of commemorative days in the state. The Tuskegee Airmen were African American military pilots who served with distinction during World War II, fighting racial discrimination and breaking barriers in the U.S. military during a time of significant racial segregation. By adding this commemoration day to the state's official calendar, the bill aims to honor the legacy of these pioneering African American servicemen who played a crucial role in the war effort and helped pave the way for desegregation in the U.S. military. The bill will take effect immediately upon passage, and the new commemorative day will be included alongside other existing days of remembrance in the state, such as Holocaust Remembrance Day, Susan B. Anthony Day, and Juneteenth Freedom Day.

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S1688