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This resolution, a formal request from the Legislative Body, urges Governor Kathy Hochul to officially designate January 18, 2026, as Thesaurus Day in New York State, coinciding with the national observance. The resolution highlights the importance of the Thesaurus, a book of words and their synonyms, originally compiled by Peter Mark Roget, who was born on January 18, 1779. It explains that Roget's Thesaurus, initially containing 15,000 words organized by concepts rather than alphabetically, has grown to include over 230,000 words and remains a valuable tool for expanding vocabulary. The resolution encourages New Yorkers to use Thesaurus Day as an opportunity to explore new words, emphasizing that a strong vocabulary can have positive health effects and contribute to personal and professional success, ultimately recognizing language as the key to knowledge and the world.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/J1327