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This resolution is a formal recognition of the critical role of Court Clerks in the New York State judicial system, requesting Governor Kathy Hochul to officially proclaim May 20, 2026, as Court Clerks Day. The resolution highlights the essential work of over 1,500 Court Clerks who serve as official record keepers and perform complex duties such as managing court dockets, maintaining case files, administering oaths, processing legal documents, and coordinating court calendars. It emphasizes that these professionals operate in a quasi-judicial capacity, interpreting legal documents and procedures while often supervising courtroom staff and serving as liaisons between the court and various stakeholders. The resolution underscores the Court Clerks' professionalism, discretion, and commitment to ensuring efficient, fair, and transparent court operations, and recognizes their foundational contributions to the justice system and protection of individual rights. By memorializing Governor Hochul to make this official proclamation, the resolution aims to acknowledge the often-unseen work that makes justice possible across New York State.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/J1256