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- Referred to governmental operations
- Delivered to assembly
- Passed senateVote 59–0
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.415
- Referred to finance
- Returned to senate
- Died in assembly
- Referred to governmental operations
- Delivered to assembly
- Passed senateVote 62–0
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- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.994
- Referred to finance
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Designates the month of September as firefighter, police officer and emergency medical technician appreciation month
In Assembly Committee · Governmental Operations · Sponsor William Colton
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BILL NUMBER:S1957 REVISED 1/24/13
Title of bill
An act to amend the executive law, in relation to desig- nating the month of September as firefighter, police officer and emer- gency medical technician appreciation month
Purpose
Designates the month of September as Firefighter, Police Offi- cer, and Emergency Medical Technician Appreciation Month in celebration of their efforts and sacrifices to vigilantly serve their communities
Summary of provisions
Section 1 amends the Executive Law by adding new section 168-b. Subsection 1 defines the term "month of commemoration" as a calendar month designated by this section, a gubernatorial proclamation, or a joint house resolution.
Subdivision 2 clarifies that the "month of commemoration" is a desig- nation for recognition and special honor and not a holiday.
Subdivision 3 declares that the month September of each year shall be known as "Firefighter, Police Officer, and Emergency Medical Technician Appreciation month."
Section 2 provides that this act shall take effect on the first of Janu- ary next succeeding the date on which it shall become a law
Existing law
Currently, there is no statutory mechanism for designat- ing a month of commemoration and there is no month designated as "Fire- fighter, Police Officer, and Emergency Medical Technician Appreciation Month."
Justification
On September 11, 2001 America experienced the most devastating attack on its homeland since Japanese suicide bombers struck our Naval facilities at Pearl Harbor. This despicable attack by cowardly terrorists resulted in the death of nearly 3,000 innocent civilians and public servants of this state and nation. Among them were 75 police officers, 343 fire-fighters, and emergency medical technicians who paid the ultimate price while doing a job to which they were extraordinarily dedicated. Their heroic service and sacrifice is indelible in our histo- ry of great public service as Americans.
Since that tragic event, New Yorkers and good people from around the world have paid tribute to their heroism and established symbols in cherished memory of their lives and sacrifices. The acts of bravery and service of those who died on September 11, 2001 will never be forgotten but we all know that those who have taken their places as police offi- cers, firefighters, and emergency medical technicians may one day be called upon to make similar sacrifices.
Our brave and devoted police officers, firefighters and emergency medical technicians should not receive our appreciation only as a result of tragic occurrences. Their unwavering commitment to duty, to our state and to our nation should always be recognized and honored. It is not only appropriate, but also good public policy to designate a reasonable period dedicated to showing our appreciation. In tribute and cherished memory of our heroes who gave their all on September 11, 2001, this bill will designate the month of September as a time to show appreciation and also provides an annual period where we can recognize and celebrate the service of those who now and in the future will fill the places of our heroes who have served.
Legislative history
2012: S.2173 - Passed Senate 2011: S.2173 - Referred to Finance 2010: S.1595 - 3rd Reading 2009: S.1595 - Referred to Finance 2007-8: S.456 - Passed Senate both years 2005-6: S.1930 - Referred to Finance 2004: S.7646 - 3rd Reading
Fiscal implications
None to the State
Effective date
This act shall take on the first of January next succeeding the date on which it shall become a law.
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