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J4650Senate2017-2018 SessionResolution

Proclaim Keep America Beautiful Month

Official title

“Memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim April 2018, as Keep America Beautiful Month”

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

What's happening

This resolution urges Governor Cuomo to proclaim April 2018 as Keep America Beautiful Month in New York State.

Why it matters

  1. Raises Public Awareness. By urging the Governor to proclaim April as Keep America Beautiful Month, the resolution seeks to elevate public consciousness about environmental stewardship and personal responsibility in maintaining clean, healthy communities.

  2. Encourages Local Action. The resolution highlights practical steps individuals can take—such as repurposing items, teaching children about litter prevention, and participating in neighborhood clean-ups—potentially motivating more New Yorkers to engage in community beautification efforts.

  3. Supports Environmental Education. By aligning with a national campaign and recognizing the work of the Keep America Beautiful Foundation, the resolution promotes educational initiatives that can have long-term benefits for environmental sustainability and civic pride throughout the state.

  4. Symbolic State Endorsement. Official recognition by state leadership serves as a symbolic endorsement of environmental values, which can bolster the legitimacy and visibility of related non-profit and grassroots activities across New York.

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Proclaim Keep America Beautiful Month

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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. 4650 BY: Senator PARKER MEMORIALIZING Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim April 2018, as Keep America Beautiful Month, in conjunction with the observance of National Keep America Beautiful Month WHEREAS, It is the custom of this… Show all

Senate Resolution No. 4650 BY: Senator PARKER MEMORIALIZING Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim April 2018, as Keep America Beautiful Month, in conjunction with the observance of National Keep America Beautiful Month WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize official months that are set aside to draw attention to important and beneficial causes, and to pay tribute to those who have dedicated their time and energy to making the State of New York a clean, beautiful, environmentally friendly place to call home; 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 April 2018, as Keep America Beautiful Month, in conjunction with the observance of National Keep America Beautiful Month; and WHEREAS, Celebrated each year in April, Keep America Beautiful Month recognizes the things we all can do to make our country a more beautiful and better place; the Keep America Beautiful Foundation is a non-profit organization which strives to reduce waste, prevent litter and beautify communities; and WHEREAS, Everyone can make a difference in keeping America beautiful by repurposing and reusing old items, teaching children about preventing litter, and cleaning up the winter debris in your yard, as well as plant a tree, some flowers or even a garden; and WHEREAS, April of each year is a time to revel in the beauty and bounty of our planet and to revitalize the efforts required to protect and maintain respect for the environment and its resources; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim April 2018, as Keep America Beautiful Month, in conjunction with the observance of National Keep America Beautiful Month; and be it further RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to The Honorable Andrew M. Cuomo, Governor of the State of New York, and The Keep America Beautiful Foundation.

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