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This resolution memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to officially proclaim February 17, 2025, as Random Acts of Kindness Day in New York State, in alignment with the national observance. The resolution provides context about the origins of the day, which began in New Zealand in 2004 and is supported by the Random Acts of Kindness Foundation (RAK), a non-profit organization established in 1995 that promotes kindness worldwide. The document emphasizes that kindness can manifest in simple actions like paying for someone's meal, allowing someone to go ahead in line, donating food, giving compliments, or helping a fellow traveler, and highlights that such acts can create a positive ripple effect in society. The resolution argues that kindness should be practiced not just on a single day but throughout the year, citing the philosophical belief that no act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted. By asking the Governor to formally recognize this day, the resolution aims to inspire New Yorkers to embrace compassion, respect, and generosity as part of their daily lives, ultimately promoting love, acceptance, and non-violence.

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/K128