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J3672Senate2017-2018 SessionResolution

Declare Love Your Pet Day

Official title

“Memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim February 20, 2018, as Love Your Pet Day in the State of New York”

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

What's happening

This resolution urges the Governor to proclaim February 20, 2018, as Love Your Pet Day in New York State.

Why it matters

  1. Recognizes the broad benefits of pet ownership. The resolution highlights the mental and physical health advantages provided by pets, such as reduced depression and anxiety, lower blood pressure, and decreased risk of heart attack and stroke, underlining the significant impact pets have on public well-being.

  2. Promotes appreciation and humane treatment of animals. By urging a statewide observance, the resolution encourages New Yorkers to pay extra attention to their pets, potentially fostering a culture that values animal welfare and responsible pet ownership.

  3. Strengthens community and state identity. Aligning with a national observance, this resolution encourages shared participation across New York, promoting a sense of unity and community pride centered around the common experience of pet companionship.

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Declare Love Your Pet Day

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Sponsors

Primary sponsor
Kevin S. Parker

Senator · Senate District 21

1 Co-sponsor

History

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

Full text

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Senate Resolution No. 3672 BY: Senator PARKER MEMORIALIZING Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim

February 20, 2018, as Love Your Pet Day in the State of New York WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and appreciate the service, companionship, loyalty and happiness pets bring to the lives of their owners; and WHEREAS, Attendant to… Show all

February 20, 2018, as Love Your Pet Day in the State of New York WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and appreciate the service, companionship, loyalty and happiness pets bring to the lives of their owners; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is proud to proclaim Monday, February 20, 2018, as Love Your Pet Day, in the State of New York, in conjunction with the observation of National Love Your Pet Day; and WHEREAS, Many of the households in New York State have at least one pet, whether it be dogs, cats, birds, fish, reptiles or rats; and WHEREAS, Pets provide their owners with benefits, such as companionship, decrease depression, stress and anxiety, lower blood pressure, improve immunity and decrease the risk of heart attack and stroke; and WHEREAS, While every day is a day to be enjoyed with your pet, Love Your Pet Day is a day set aside to give your animal extra attention, to pamper your pet and focus on the special relationship you have with them; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim February 20, 2018, as Love Your Pet Day 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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