What's happening
This bill designates "Here Rests in Honored Glory" as New York's official state hymn of remembrance for all American veterans.
Why it matters
Highlights the significance of veteran remembrance. By officially designating a state hymn tied to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the bill elevates public consciousness about the sacrifices made by veterans and reinforces the importance of collective memory.
Creates a new symbolic tradition. This designation may encourage schools, public institutions, and civic events across New York to incorporate the hymn into ceremonies, potentially strengthening statewide unity and reflection around veterans’ contributions.
Fosters cultural and historical education. The hymn’s connection to a well-known national monument can prompt educational opportunities—students and residents may learn more about the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and the broader context of honoring military service.
Recognizes contributions of a New York composer. By naming Dr. Donald B. Miller’s work as the official hymn, the bill also acknowledges the role of New Yorkers in shaping national commemorative practices, fostering state pride.
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Who cares
Headline styles
Name State Veterans Hymn
Plain English, a few words. Used as the page title.
Sponsors
9 Co-sponsors
1 Multi-sponsor
History
- Signed chap.466
- Delivered to governor
- Returned to assembly
- Passed senateVote 54–8
- 3rd reading cal.1850
- Substituted for S6856A
- Referred to rules
- Delivered to senate
- Passed assembly
- Ordered to third reading rules cal.167
- Rules report cal.167
- Reported
Show 5 earlier actions
- Reported referred to rules
- Print number 8704a
- Amend (t) and recommit to governmental operations
- Referred to governmental operations
- Referred to governmental operations
Companion bill
The same bill in the other chamber. A bill becomes law when one version passes both houses and the governor signs it, so either number can carry it.
Honor Veterans with State Hymn
Senate Floor Calendar · Sponsor John A. DeFrancisco
Full text
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STATE OF NEW YORK
8704--A
2017-2018 Regular Sessions
IN ASSEMBLY
October 5, 2017
Introduced by M. of A. MAGNARELLI -- read once and referred to the Committee on Governmental Operations -- recommitted to the Committee on Governmental Operations in accordance with Assembly Rule 3, sec. 2 -- committee discharged, bill amended, ordered reprinted as amended and recommitted to said committee
AN ACT to amend the state law, in relation to designating "Here Rests in Honored Glory" the official state hymn of remembrance in honor of all American veterans
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. The state law is amended by adding a new section 91 to read as follows:
§ 91. State hymn of remembrance in honor of all American veterans. "Here Rests in Honored Glory," by Dr. Donald B. Miller shall be the official state hymn of remembrance in honor of all American veterans, based on the inscription on the tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD13414-03-8
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