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NY K00199
NY K00199Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim March 17-23, 2025, as Agriculture Week in the State of New York
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Introduced
03/14/2025
03/14/2025
In Committee
03/14/2025
03/14/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
03/17/2025
03/17/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/17/2025
03/17/2025
Introduced Session
2025-2026 General Assembly
Bill Summary
Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim March 17-23, 2025, as Agriculture Week in the State of New York
AI Summary
This resolution memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to officially proclaim March 17-23, 2025, as Agriculture Week in New York State, aligning with the national Agriculture Week observance. The resolution highlights the critical importance of agriculture by emphasizing that American farmers now feed 169 people per farm (compared to just 25 in the 1960s), provide almost everything people eat, use, and wear, and play a vital role in the state's economic well-being. The resolution aims to build awareness about agricultural contributions, encourage young people to consider agricultural careers, and recognize farmers' essential work in producing a safe, healthy, and abundant food supply. By requesting the governor's proclamation, the legislative body seeks to honor and recognize all branches of farming and their significance to New York State's health, economy, environment, and future, while also promoting greater public understanding of agriculture's fundamental importance.
Sponsors (37)
Joe Angelino (R)*,
Didi Barrett (D)*,
Ken Blankenbush (R)*,
Karl Brabenec (R)*,
Keith Brown (R)*,
Marianne Buttenschon (D)*,
Patrick Carroll (D)*,
Brian Cunningham (D)*,
Mike Fitzpatrick (R)*,
Jeff Gallahan (R)*,
Jodi Giglio (R)*,
Deborah Glick (D)*,
Jessica González-Rojas (D)*,
Scott Gray (R)*,
Judy Griffin (D)*,
Billy Jones (D)*,
Paula Kay (D)*,
Charles Lavine (D)*,
Dana Levenberg (D)*,
Jen Lunsford (D)*,
Donna Lupardo (D)*,
Bill Magnarelli (D)*,
Brian Maher (R)*,
Brian Manktelow (R)*,
John McDonald (D)*,
Karen McMahon (D)*,
Misha Novakhov (R)*,
Sam Pirozzolo (R)*,
Ed Ra (R)*,
Linda Rosenthal (D)*,
Angelo Santabarbara (D)*,
Nader Sayegh (D)*,
Rebecca Seawright (D)*,
Jo Anne Simon (D)*,
Matt Simpson (R)*,
Doug Smith (R)*,
Chris Tague (R)*,
Last Action
adopted (on 03/17/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/K199 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=K00199&term=2025&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#K00199 |
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