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This resolution recognizes April 25, 2025, as Blue Friday, a day dedicated to honoring law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty. Organized by Blue Friday New York (a nonprofit organization founded in 2010) and local radio station WGNA, the event aims to support survivors of officers killed while serving their communities. The resolution highlights that approximately 140 to 160 officers are killed annually, leaving families and colleagues to cope with tragic losses. Blue Friday serves as a tribute and fundraising effort, with donations being accepted at several local businesses in New York, including BJ's Brewhouse, Ninety-Nine Restaurants, and RC Lacy Ford Lincoln Subaru. The initiative originated with Albany Police Officer Pat Fox, who established the first National Concerns of Police Survivors (COPS) chapter in 2004, and has since grown to include over 50 police agencies in the Capital District area. By passing this resolution, the legislative body aims to recognize the sacrifices of law enforcement officers and support their families, while also acknowledging the ongoing efforts of Blue Friday New York to provide resources and assistance to those affected by line-of-duty deaths.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/J541