Bill > K00767

This resolution commemorates Flag Day on June 14, 2025, by highlighting the rich history and significance of the American flag. The document traces the flag's origins, noting its first official adoption by the Continental Congress on June 14, 1777, with thirteen alternating red and white stripes and thirteen white stars on a blue field. It includes interesting historical details, such as the first flag being raised at Fort Stanwix in New York and legendary stories about its creation, including the often-repeated but unverified tale of Betsy Ross sewing the first flag. The resolution emphasizes the flag's importance as a symbol of national unity, recalling President Woodrow Wilson's words that the flag represents the nation's "unity, power, thought, and purpose." It also provides guidance on proper flag etiquette, such as flying the flag in good weather, from sunrise to sunset, and with appropriate respect. By pausing to commemorate Flag Day, the resolution aims to highlight the flag's enduring significance in American history and national identity, celebrating its 248-year legacy as a powerful emblem of the United States.

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/K767