What's happening
This resolution commemorates Father's Day 2018, honoring and recognizing all fathers and father figures in New York State.
Why it matters
Highlights the broader definition of fatherhood. , recognizing not just biological fathers but also stepfathers, uncles, grandfathers, friends, and mentors who play crucial roles in children’s lives, especially in single-parent households.
Acknowledges the importance of positive male role models. , emphasizing the selflessness, support, and guidance these men provide, which can significantly influence the development and well-being of children.
Connects the celebration to historical roots and national tradition. , referencing the origins of Father's Day and its official recognition, which reinforces the value of the holiday as part of a shared social and cultural heritage in New York State.
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Honor Fathers Statewide
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Sponsors
2 Co-sponsors
History
- Adopted
- Reported to calendar for consideration
- Referred to finance
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Senate Resolution No. 4437 BY: Senator HAMILTON COMMEMORATING the celebration of Father's Day, Sunday, June 17, 2018, in honor and recognition of all fathers throughout the State of New York WHEREAS, Father's Day is a day selected to celebrate "Dad"; it is… Show allHide
Senate Resolution No. 4437 BY: Senator HAMILTON COMMEMORATING the celebration of Father's Day, Sunday, June 17, 2018, in honor and recognition of all fathers throughout the State of New York WHEREAS, Father's Day is a day selected to celebrate "Dad"; it is the one day out of the year to praise and pay tribute to fathers, and all other men who have taken on that role and acted as a father figure in the children's lives, including those being raised in a single parent home, whether it be an uncle, stepfather, grandfather, friend or Big Brother; and WHEREAS, These outstanding men show great strength and selflessness, as well as spend countless hours offering their love, support and guidance to the children in their lives, acting as role models and inspiring them to develop to their fullest potential; and WHEREAS, Sonora Dodd of Spokane, Washington, initiated the idea of Father's Day in 1909, in honor of her father William Smart, a widowed Civil War veteran and father of six; her father was born in the month of June, so she chose to hold the first Father's Day celebration on the 19th of June, 1910; and WHEREAS, In 1924, President Calvin Coolidge supported the idea of a National Father's Day; then in 1966, President Lyndon Johnson signed a presidential proclamation declaring the 3rd Sunday of June as Father's Day; and WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is proud to pay tribute and commend these men who are worthy of full recognition for their valued contributions and who should be celebrated 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 celebration of Father's Day, Sunday, June 17, 2018, in honor and recognition of all the fathers of the State of New York.
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