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NY J01066

NY J01066
Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim October 9, 2025, as Sneakers Day in the State of New York

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Introduced
05/19/2025
In Committee
05/28/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
05/28/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/28/2025

Introduced Session

2025-2026 General Assembly

Bill Summary

Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim October 9, 2025, as Sneakers Day in the State of New York

AI Summary

This resolution seeks to memorialize Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim October 9, 2025, as Sneakers Day in New York State, recognizing the cultural and historical significance of sneakers. The resolution provides a detailed history of sneakers, tracing their origins from late 18th-century rubber-soled shoes called plimsolls to the modern global sneaker market, which was valued at $79 billion in 2020 and is expected to reach $120 billion. It highlights key milestones in sneaker development, such as the creation of Keds in 1892, the coining of the term "sneaker" in 1917, and iconic moments like Chuck Taylor's endorsement and Michael Jordan's Air Jordans. The resolution emphasizes sneakers' importance beyond footwear, noting their cultural significance in music genres like rock 'n' roll and hip-hop, their health benefits related to physical exercise, and their versatility as comfortable shoes suitable for various occasions. Ultimately, the resolution aims to formally recognize sneakers' evolution and impact by requesting the Governor to officially designate a day celebrating their history and significance.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (63)

Zellnor Myrie (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),  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),  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 05/28/2025)

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