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J1951Senate2017-2018 SessionResolution

Declare Foster Care Month May

Official title

“Memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim May 2017, as Foster Care Month in New York State”

Sponsor Kevin S. ParkerSD-21
Status
Adopted
Impact
1/10
Minimal
Outcome
Adopted

What's happening

This resolution urges Governor Cuomo to declare May 2017 as Foster Care Month in New York State to honor and support foster care efforts.

Why it matters

  1. Highlights the vital importance of foster care for New York’s children. , emphasizing that those in the foster system are a valuable resource whose well-being directly impacts the state’s future society and leadership.

  2. Elevates the recognition of everyone involved in foster care. not just foster parents, but also volunteers, mentors, family members, policymakers, and child welfare professionals—acknowledging their essential roles in helping children find stability and permanent homes.

  3. Seeks to raise public awareness and policy focus on the needs of over 400,000 children and youth in foster care. , potentially encouraging more support, resources, and systemic improvements for their welfare.

  4. Serves as a call to action for unity and community responsibility. , reinforcing the idea that supporting foster youth is a shared obligation that strengthens the fabric of New York and honors “the American experience.”

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Declare Foster Care Month May

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Sponsors

Primary sponsor
Kevin S. Parker

Senator · Senate District 21

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History

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

Full text

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Senate Resolution No. 1951 BY: Senator PARKER MEMORIALIZING Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim May 2017, as Foster Care Month in New York State WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that the children of today are the citizens and leaders of… Show all

Senate Resolution No. 1951 BY: Senator PARKER MEMORIALIZING Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim May 2017, as Foster Care Month in New York State WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that the children of today are the citizens and leaders of tomorrow; and WHEREAS, It is the further sense of this Legislative Body that the children of the State of New York are its most precious resource and that, as such, they merit the support, encouragement and protection of this State and Nation; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and fully in accord with its long-standing traditions, it is the intent of this Legislative Body to memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim May 2017, as Foster Care Month in New York State, in conjunction with the observance of National Foster Care Month; and WHEREAS, The designation of the month of May as Foster Care Month is illustrative of this Legislative Body's commitment to acknowledging foster parents, family members, volunteers, mentors, policymakers, child welfare professionals, and other members of the community who help children and youth in foster care find permanent homes and connections; and WHEREAS, The proclamation of May as Foster Care Month also renews the commitment to ensuring a bright future for the more than 400,000 children and youth in foster care; and WHEREAS, Foster Care Month is set aside to promote opportunities and contribute to lifting the quality of life of the youth of this noble Empire State, while advancing that spirit of united purpose and shared concern which is the unalterable manifestation of our American experience; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim May 2017, as Foster Care Month in New York State, recognizing the significance of the role the children of New York State will play in shaping the future of our State, our society, and our government; 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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