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NY J00933

NY J00933
Commemorating the 125th Anniversary of the publication of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz and celebrating the enduring legacy of its author, L. Frank Baum

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Introduced
05/06/2025
In Committee
05/13/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
05/13/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/13/2025

Introduced Session

2025-2026 General Assembly

Bill Summary

Commemorating the 125th Anniversary of the publication of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz and celebrating the enduring legacy of its author, L. Frank Baum

AI Summary

This resolution commemorates the 125th anniversary of L. Frank Baum's groundbreaking novel "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz," celebrating its significant impact on American culture and literature. The resolution highlights Baum's background as a struggling businessman from Chittenango, New York, who was encouraged to write and ultimately created a beloved fantasy novel that introduced iconic characters like Dorothy, the Scarecrow, and the Cowardly Lion. It recognizes the book's immediate and lasting popularity, its adaptation into the famous 1939 MGM film, and its ongoing cultural influence through various creative works. The resolution also specifically honors the annual Oz-Stravaganza Festival held in Baum's hometown of Chittenango, which celebrates his legacy and will mark its 2025 event with special themes commemorating "The Wiz" and "Wicked." By passing this resolution, the legislative body aims to pause and recognize the enduring magic and cultural significance of Baum's work, ensuring that his imaginative storytelling continues to inspire future generations.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (63)

Joe Griffo (R)*,  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),  Nathalia Ferna´ndez (D),  Patrick Gallivan (R),  Michael Gianaris (D),  Kristen Gonzalez (D),  Andrew Gounardes (D),  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),  Sean 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),  Sam Sutton (D),  Jim Tedisco (R),  Mark Walczyk (R),  Lea Webb (D),  Bill Weber (R),  Alexis Weik (R), 

Last Action

ADOPTED (on 05/13/2025)

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