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Introduced
03/07/2025
03/07/2025
In Committee
03/11/2025
03/11/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
03/11/2025
03/11/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/11/2025
03/11/2025
Introduced Session
2025-2026 General Assembly
Bill Summary
Commemorating the 150th Anniversary of the Buffalo Zoo
AI Summary
This resolution commemorates the 150th anniversary of the Buffalo Zoo, recognizing its significant contributions to wildlife conservation, education, and community engagement. The resolution highlights the zoo's status as the third oldest institution of its kind in the United States, founded in 1875, and acknowledges its ongoing efforts to preserve endangered species, improve facilities, and provide immersive educational experiences. The document emphasizes the zoo's importance to the local economy, its role in creating jobs and attracting tourists, and its commitment to making wildlife accessible to all. The resolution celebrates the Buffalo Zoo's legacy of animal care, sustainability, and community outreach, noting its historical significance, including its preservation of Works Progress Administration-era structures and contributions from notable figures like John E. Brent and Marlin Perkins. The legislative body officially congratulates the Buffalo Zoo on reaching this milestone, commending its dedication to conservation and its positive impact on both the animal kingdom and human understanding of nature, and resolves to transmit a copy of the resolution to the Buffalo Zoo.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (63)
Sean Ryan (D)*,
Joe Addabbo (D),
Jake Ashby (R),
Jamaal Bailey (D),
April Baskin (D),
George Borrello (R),
Jabari Brisport (D),
Samra Brouk (D),
Siela Bynoe (D),
Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick (R),
Stephen Chan (R),
Cordell Cleare (D),
Leroy Comrie (D),
Jeremy Cooney (D),
Patricia Fahy (D),
Simcha Felder (D),
Nathalia Ferna´ndez (D),
Patrick Gallivan (R),
Michael Gianaris (D),
Kristen Gonzalez (D),
Andrew Gounardes (D),
Joe Griffo (R),
Pete Harckham (D),
Pam Helming (R),
Michelle Hinchey (D),
Brad Hoylman (D),
Robert Jackson (D),
Brian Kavanagh (D),
Liz Krueger (D),
Andrew Lanza (R),
John Liu (D),
Monica Martinez (D),
Jack Martins (R),
Mario Mattera (R),
Rachel May (D),
Shelley Mayer (D),
Dean Murray (R),
Zellnor Myrie (D),
Tom O'Mara (R),
Peter Oberacker (R),
Rob Ortt (R),
Tony Palumbo (R),
Kevin Parker (D),
Roxanne Persaud (D),
Jessica Ramos (D),
Steve Rhoads (R),
Gustavo Rivera (D),
Rob Rolison (R),
Christopher Ryan (D),
Julia Salazar (D),
James Sanders (D),
Jessica Scarcella-Spanton (D),
Luis Sepúlveda (D),
Jose Serrano (D),
James Skoufis (D),
Toby Stavisky (D),
Dan Stec (R),
Andrea Stewart-Cousins (D),
Jim Tedisco (R),
Mark Walczyk (R),
Lea Webb (D),
Bill Weber (R),
Alexis Weik (R),
Last Action
ADOPTED (on 03/11/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/J466 | 03/07/2025 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=J00466&term=2025&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#J00466 | 03/07/2025 |
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