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History
- Committed to rules
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.1183
- Referred to finance
Companion bill
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Designates September eleventh of each year as a day of commemoration known as "Emergency Responders' Appreciation Day"
In Assembly Committee · Governmental Operations · Sponsor Albert A. Stirpe
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Sponsor's memo
Title of bill
An act to amend the executive law, in relation to designating September eleventh of each year as a day of commemoration known as "Emergency Responders' Appreciation Day"
Purpose
To designate September eleventh of each year as Emergency Responders Appreciation Day
Summary of provisions
Amends subdivision three of § 168-a of the Executive Law to designate September eleventh of each year as Emergency Responders Appreciation Day
Existing law
Section 168-a lists days of commemoration of each year.
Justification
Almost fifteen years ago, our county and our state fell victim to a terrible act of terrorism. Remembering those who ran toward the fires, into the buildings, and up the stairs is imperative. This bill provides a moment each year in which we can all pause to remember and appreciate the sacrifice of our first responders.
Legislative history
New bill.
Fiscal implications
none
Effective date
Immediately
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