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J1002Senate2017-2018 SessionResolution

Proclaim Owls Week in NY

Official title

“Memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim March 5-11, 2017, as Festival of Owls Week in the State of New York”

Sponsor Kevin S. ParkerSD-21
Status
In Senate Committee
Finance
Impact
1/10
Minimal
Passage
0%

What's happening

This resolution urges Governor Cuomo to declare March 5-11, 2017, as Festival of Owls Week in New York State.

Why it matters

  1. Promotes public awareness about owls and their ecological importance. by officially recognizing Festival of Owls Week, the resolution encourages educational opportunities and conservation efforts centered on owl species in New York State.

  2. Encourages community engagement and family-friendly activities. highlighting events like crafts, nest box building, and live owl demonstrations can foster interest in wildlife among children and adults alike, potentially inspiring future conservationists.

  3. Aligns New York with a larger international observance. by synchronizing with the International Festival of Owls, the state participates in a wider movement, strengthening ties with global wildlife awareness initiatives and showcasing New York’s commitment to biodiversity.

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Proclaim Owls Week in NY

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Sponsors

Primary sponsor
Kevin S. Parker

Senator · Senate District 21

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History

  1. Referred to finance

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Senate Resolution No. 1002 BY: Senator PARKER MEMORIALIZING Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim March 5-11, 2017, as Festival of Owls Week in the State of New York WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize official weeks that are set… Show all

Senate Resolution No. 1002 BY: Senator PARKER MEMORIALIZING Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim March 5-11, 2017, as Festival of Owls Week in the State of New York WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize official weeks that are set aside to increase awareness of events which affect the lives of citizens of New York State; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim March 5-11, 2017, as Festival of Owls Week in the State of New York, in conjunction with the observance of International Festival of Owls Week; and WHEREAS, Each year, the International Festival of Owls takes place in Houston, Minnesota, in recognition of a Great Horned Owl named Alice; and WHEREAS, The renowned festival includes activities for people of all ages such as, live owls on site, owl-themed crafts, nest box building, vendors and bird watching; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to help increase awareness of events which affect the lives of citizens of New York State; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim March 5-11, 2017, as Festival of Owls Week in the State of New York; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to The Honorable Andrew M. Cuomo, Governor of the State of New York.

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