What's happening
This resolution urges the Governor to proclaim March 2018 as Pure New York State Maple Month to recognize the state’s maple industry.
Why it matters
Highlights the economic significance. of New York’s maple industry, which generates over $31 million annually and supports thousands of local producers, making it a vital part of the state’s agricultural sector.
Promotes local agriculture and sustainability. by drawing attention to maple production as the first crop harvested each year, encouraging support for homegrown, natural products.
Celebrates a unique state resource and heritage,. as New York is home to the largest resource of tappable maple trees in the U.S., and the sugar maple has been the state tree since 1956, reinforcing state pride and tradition.
Raises public awareness of nutritional and culinary benefits. of pure maple syrup, framing it as a healthy, versatile sweetener that can be incorporated into more diets and recipes.
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Declare Maple Month March
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Sponsors
41 Multi-sponsors
- Peter Abbate
- Carmen E. Arroyo
- William A. Barclay
- Edward Braunstein
- Marc Butler
- Ron Castorina Jr.
- Vivian Cook
- Clifford Crouch
- Michael Cusick
- Michael DenDekker
- Anthony D'Urso
- Steven Englebright
- Patricia Fahy
- Michael J. Fitzpatrick
- Christopher Friend
- Sandy Galef
- Joseph Giglio
- Deborah Glick
- Aileen Gunther
- Stephen Hawley
- Mark C. Johns
- Billy Jones
- Brian Kolb
- Charles Lavine
- Peter Lawrence
- Donna Lupardo
- William Magee
- John T. McDonald III
- David McDonough
- Dean Murray
- Daniel O'Donnell
- Philip Palmesano
- Victor M. Pichardo
- Andrew Raia
- James Skoufis
- Dan Stec
- Albert A. Stirpe
- Fred Thiele
- Michele Titus
- David Weprin
- Tremaine Wright
History
- Adopted
- Referred to calendar
Full text
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Assembly Resolution No. 872 BY: M. of A. Miller B MEMORIALIZING Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim March 2018, as Pure New York State Maple Month in the State of New York WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize official months that… Show allHide
Assembly Resolution No. 872 BY: M. of A. Miller B MEMORIALIZING Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim March 2018, as Pure New York State Maple Month in the State of New York WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize official months that are set aside to promote and appreciate New York State's natural resources which benefit the lives of its citizens; 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 March 2018, as Pure New York State Maple Month in the State of New York; and WHEREAS, The Sugar maple tree was adopted as the State tree in 1956, and its sap is the main source used to make maple; and WHEREAS, Pure maple syrup is a natural and nutritious sweetener and is a smart choice as a topping or as a flavorful ingredient in baking and cooking; and WHEREAS, New York State is ranked second in maple syrup production in the United States, and is the first crop to be harvested in the calendar year; and WHEREAS, New York's weather makes March the prime time to harvest the sap for production of maple candy and syrup; and WHEREAS, In addition, New York State is home to the largest resource of tappable maple trees within the United States, and over 2,000 maple sugar makers; and WHEREAS, New York continuously breaks the state record for maple production, producing 760,000 gallons of maple syrup in 2017, compared to 706,000 in 2016; and WHEREAS, The estimated value of the maple syrup produced in New York State is $31,320,000; and WHEREAS, It is with great pleasure that this Legislative Body acknowledges this exceptional natural resource and its contributions to the local and State economies; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim March 2018, as Pure New York State Maple Month 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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