What's happening
This bill designates "Here Rests in Honored Glory" as New York's official state hymn of remembrance honoring all American veterans.
Why it matters
Emphasizes statewide recognition of veterans. By creating an official state hymn of remembrance, New York is formally acknowledging the sacrifices of all American veterans, potentially strengthening public awareness and appreciation.
Links state identity to national memory. Associating the hymn with the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier connects New York’s symbols to a powerful national monument, reinforcing values of honor, service, and remembrance.
Educational and ceremonial impact. The designation may influence how schools, government events, and public ceremonies commemorate veterans, providing a unified and respectful way to honor their service across the state.
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Headline styles
Honor Veterans with State Hymn
Plain English, a few words. Used as the page title.
Sponsors
1 Co-sponsor
History
- Substituted by A8704A
- Ordered to third reading cal.1850
- Committee discharged and committed to rules
- Print number 6856a
- Amend (t) and recommit to investigations and government operations
- Referred to investigations and government operations
- Referred to rules
Companion bill
The same bill in the other chamber. A bill becomes law when one version passes both houses and the governor signs it, so either number can carry it.
Name State Veterans Hymn
Signed by Governor · Sponsor William Magnarelli
Full text
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STATE OF NEW YORK
6856--A
2017-2018 Regular Sessions
IN SENATE
August 23, 2017
Introduced by Sen. DeFRANCISCO -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Rules -- recommitted to the Committee on Investigations and Government Operations in accordance with Senate Rule 6, sec. 8 -- committee discharged, bill amended, ordered reprinted as amended and recommitted to said committee
AN ACT to amend the state law, in relation to designating "Here Rests in Honored Glory" the official state hymn of remembrance in honor of all American veterans
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. The state law is amended by adding a new section 91 to read as follows:
§ 91. State hymn of remembrance in honor of all American veterans. "Here Rests in Honored Glory," by Dr. Donald B. Miller shall be the official state hymn of remembrance in honor of all American veterans, based on the inscription on the tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD13414-02-8
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Sponsor's memo
Title of bill
An act to amend the state law, in relation to designating "Here Rests in Honored Glory" the official state hymn of remembrance in honor of all American veterans
Purpose
The purpose of this bill is to designate "Here Rests in Honored Glory" composed by Donald Miller as the official state hymn for the Unknown Soldier.
Summary of provisions
Amends the state law to designate "Here Rests in Honored Glory" as the official state hymn for the Unknown Soldier.
Existing law
None
Justification
Designation of "Here Rests in Honored Glory" as the official state hymn for the Unknown Soldier will provide recognition and acknowledgement of the many sacrifices made by veterans in defense of our state and nation. This song is designated because it specifically was written in honor of the Unknown Soldier. "Here Rests in Honored Glory" is based on the inscription on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
Legislative history
S6540/A8021 of 1990/Passed Senate.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
Immediately.
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