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History
- Substituted by A8405C
- Ordered to third reading cal.923
- Committee discharged and committed to rules
- Print number 5603c
- Amend and recommit to finance
- Print number 5603b
- Amend and recommit to finance
- Print number 5603a
- Amend and recommit to finance
- Referred to finance
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Establishes the New York state War of 1812 200th anniversary commemoration commission to promote the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812
Vetoed · Sponsor Richard Brodsky
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Title of bill
An act to create a temporary New York state War of 1812 200th anniversary commemoration commission to promote the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812
Purpose
To create a temporary New York state War of 1812 Bicentennial commemoration commission to promote the two centuries of peace between the united States and Canada which will take place between the years 2012 and 2014 in New York state.
Summary of provisions
Section 1. Legislative Findings Section 2. Creates the commissions; defines terms Section 3. Composition of commission Section 4. Powers and duties of the commission Section 5. Assistance to the commission Section 6. Commission authorized to carry out its duties Section 7. Commission will be repealed on December 31, 2015 Section 8. Effective Date
Justification
During the years 2012 - 2014, New York state will celebrate the bicentennial of the War of 1812 and two centuries of unbroken peace with Canada. During the years 1812-1814, New York's northern and western "frontiers" were the front lines of the last great war between the united States and the Kingdom of Great Britain. In an era when the Great Lakes and the St. Lawrence River marked the boundary between two hostile nations and the united States fought its "Second War of Independence," the citizens of New York state endured more hardship and engaged in more combat than any other state in the young nation. Indeed, the American victory in that conflict was won on the fields, rivers, and lakes of New York State. New York State, its counties, cities, towns and villages may profit, both culturally and economically, from the benefits of a statewide commission to help organize, promote and fully implement a major commemoration of the War of 1812. This commission will engage cross border cooperation with the Province of Ontario, Canada for the promotion of mutual heritage tourism and exploration of regional cultural, historic, and outdoor recreation activities.
Legislative history
None.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
Immediately.
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