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NY K00292

NY K00292
Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 4, 2025, as School Librarian Day in the State of New York

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Introduced
04/01/2025
In Committee
04/01/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
04/02/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/02/2025

Introduced Session

2025-2026 General Assembly

Bill Summary

Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 4, 2025, as School Librarian Day in the State of New York

AI Summary

This resolution memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to officially proclaim April 4, 2025, as School Librarian Day in New York State, recognizing the critical role school librarians play in education. The resolution highlights how school librarians provide essential resources and instruction that help students develop lifelong learning skills, cultural understanding, and global communication abilities. It emphasizes that school library programs contribute to students' individual growth, teach information literacy skills, help students locate and ethically use information across traditional and technological platforms, and prepare students for advanced study and future workplaces. By teaching critical thinking, encouraging reading, and providing materials that develop literary and aesthetic appreciation, school librarians are recognized as instrumental in fostering both educational excellence and equity. The resolution concludes by requesting that an official, engrossed copy of the resolution be transmitted to Governor Hochul, extending the legislative body's highest commendation to certified school librarians in New York State.

Sponsors (45)

Joe Angelino (R)*,  Scott Bendett (R)*,  Ken Blankenbush (R)*,  Jake Blumencranz (R)*,  Karl Brabenec (R)*,  Ari Brown (R)*,  Keith Brown (R)*,  Marianne Buttenschon (D)*,  Patrick Carroll (D)*,  William Conrad (D)*,  Brian Cunningham (D)*,  Joe DeStefano (R)*,  Michael Durso (R)*,  Chris Eachus (D)*,  Mike Fitzpatrick (R)*,  Jeff Gallahan (R)*,  Jodi Giglio (R)*,  Scott Gray (R)*,  Judy Griffin (D)*,  Steve Hawley (R)*,  Alicia Hyndman (D)*,  Josh Jensen (R)*,  Billy Jones (D)*,  Paula Kay (D)*,  John Lemondes (R)*,  Dana Levenberg (D)*,  Nikki Lucas (D)*,  Brian Maher (R)*,  Brian Manktelow (R)*,  John McDonald (D)*,  Dave McDonough (R)*,  John Mikulin (R)*,  Angelo Morinello (R)*,  Misha Novakhov (R)*,  Stacey Pheffer Amato (D)*,  Sam Pirozzolo (R)*,  Steven Raga (D)*,  Angelo Santabarbara (D)*,  Thomas Schiavoni (D)*,  Matt Slater (R)*,  Doug Smith (R)*,  Robert Smullen (R)*,  Steve Stern (D)*,  Chris Tague (R)*,  John Zaccaro (D)*, 

Last Action

adopted (on 04/02/2025)

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