Skip to content
J1092Senate2017-2018 SessionResolution

Honor Civil Air Patrol Anniversary

Official title

“Commemorating the 75th Anniversary of the Civil Air Patrol”

Sponsor Thomas CrociSD-3+61 co-sponsors
Status
Adopted
Impact
1/10
Minimal
Outcome
Adopted

What's happening

This resolution commemorates the 75th anniversary of the Civil Air Patrol and honors its service and educational contributions.

Why it matters

  1. Highlights the Civil Air Patrol's critical contributions to national defense and emergency response. , from World War II missions to modern disaster relief efforts (e.g., 9/11, hurricanes, oil spills), underscoring its ongoing relevance in public safety.

  2. Emphasizes CAP’s significant role in youth development and STEM education. , providing thousands of young people with access to flight training, leadership programs, and aerospace education, thus fostering the next generation of aviation and science leaders.

  3. Recognizes the close relationship between the Civil Air Patrol and New York State government. , including active participation by state legislators, which may impact support for future CAP initiatives and reinforce state-level advocacy for its programs.

The daily · weekday mornings

Albany, before your first meeting.

Every bill that moved yesterday, summarized in a sentence and ranked by impact. The Albany Scorecard follows on Sundays.

Free. Unsubscribe in one click. Want alerts on specific bills? Create an account.

Headline styles

Honor Civil Air Patrol Anniversary

Plain English, a few words. Used as the page title.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor
Thomas Croci

Senator · Senate District 3

Chair, Veterans, Homeland Security And Military Affairs

61 Co-sponsors

History

  1. Adopted
  2. Reported to calendar for consideration
  3. Referred to finance

Full text

1 pageUnderlined is new[Struck] is removedOfficial text on nysenate.gov ↗

Senate Resolution No. 1092 BY: Senator CROCI COMMEMORATING the 75th Anniversary of the Civil Air Patrol WHEREAS, The State of New York takes great pride in recognizing and honoring those organizations selflessly dedicated to protecting our country and improving the health and well-being of communities throughout the state and our nation; and WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commemorate the 75th Anniversary of the Civil Air Patrol; and WHEREAS, The Civil Air Patrol (CAP), was founded on December 1,

1941, one week before the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, to supplement the United States Military during World War II; and WHEREAS, CAP was founded by citizens committed to helping bolster the nation's defense in our time of need by using civilian aviation… Show all

1941, one week before the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, to supplement the United States Military during World War II; and WHEREAS, CAP was founded by citizens committed to helping bolster the nation's defense in our time of need by using civilian aviation resources; CAP pilots flew more than 500,000 aviation hours performing a wide variety of duties including coastal patrol for submarine activity or ships and personnel in distress, as well as forest and southern border patrol; and WHEREAS, On May 26, 1948, Congress passed a law designating CAP as the Air Force Auxiliary with three primary missions: emergency missions, cadet programs, and aerospace education; and WHEREAS, CAP has set itself apart through its emergency mission work, such as assisting rescuers and state agencies following the September 11th terrorist attacks, supporting hurricane relief efforts in

2005, 2008 and 2012, responding to the Gulf Coast oil spill in 2010, and aiding communities during other natural disasters; and WHEREAS, CAP provides exceptional educational opportunities for youth through its Cadet Program, nearly 24,000 members strong,… Show all

2005, 2008 and 2012, responding to the Gulf Coast oil spill in 2010, and aiding communities during other natural disasters; and WHEREAS, CAP provides exceptional educational opportunities for youth through its Cadet Program, nearly 24,000 members strong, providing access to top national summer flight academies to learn to fly powered or glider aircraft, as well as more than 30 national programs encouraging leadership and careers in aviation; and WHEREAS, CAP's Aerospace Education Program annually works with more than 1,800 educators and over 150,000 youths (cadets and other students in classrooms across America) to teach aviation concepts emphasizing aviation's connection to history, math, science, government and economics; and WHEREAS, 24 current New York State Legislators are captains in the Legislative Squadron of the New York CAP; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when organizations of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our attention, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to commemorate the 75th Anniversary of the Civil Air Patrol; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to the Civil Air Patrol.

Reflowed for reading: line numbers and page breaks removed. Cite the official text.

Summaries, headlines and scores are AI-generated from the official bill text. How we score bills. Source: NYS Open Legislation.