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J1167Senate2019-2020 SessionResolution

Proclaim May Foster Care Month

Official title

“Memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim May 2019, as Foster Care Month in New York State”

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 May 2019 as Foster Care Month in New York State to recognize and support foster care efforts.

Why it matters

  1. Highlights the importance of foster care by officially recognizing the contributions of foster parents, family members, volunteers, mentors, and child welfare professionals. , aiming to raise public awareness and appreciation for those supporting children in foster care.

  2. Draws attention to the ongoing needs and challenges of the more than 400,000 children and youth in foster care. , potentially encouraging more recruitment of foster families and community support, and spotlighting policy issues affecting this vulnerable population.

  3. Signals a commitment by the state government to improve the lives and futures of foster youth. , which could influence future legislative or budgetary actions related to child welfare, permanency efforts, and support services.

  4. Aligns New York State with national efforts during National Foster Care Month. , reinforcing the shared responsibility of government and community to ensure all children have safe, permanent, and loving homes.

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Proclaim May Foster Care Month

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Sponsors

Primary sponsor
Kevin S. Parker

Senator · Senate District 21

Chair, Energy And Telecommunications

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. 1167 BY: Senator PARKER MEMORIALIZING Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim May 2019, as Foster Care Month in New York State WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that the children of today are the citizens and leaders of… Show all

Senate Resolution No. 1167 BY: Senator PARKER MEMORIALIZING Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim May 2019, as Foster Care Month in New York State WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that the children of today are the citizens and leaders of tomorrow; and WHEREAS, It is the further sense of this Legislative Body that the children of the State of New York are its most precious resource and that, as such, they merit the support, encouragement and protection of this State and Nation; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and fully in accord with its long-standing traditions, it is the intent of this Legislative Body to memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim May 2019, as Foster Care Month in New York State, in conjunction with the observance of National Foster Care Month; and WHEREAS, The designation of the month of May as Foster Care Month is illustrative of this Legislative Body's commitment to acknowledging foster parents, family members, volunteers, mentors, policymakers, child welfare professionals, and other members of the community who help children and youth in foster care find permanent homes and connections; and WHEREAS, The proclamation of May as Foster Care Month also renews the commitment to ensuring a bright future for the more than 400,000 children and youth in foster care; and WHEREAS, Foster Care Month is set aside to promote opportunities and contribute to lifting the quality of life of the youth of this noble Empire State, while advancing that spirit of united purpose and shared concern which is the unalterable manifestation of our American experience; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim May 2019, as Foster Care Month in New York State, recognizing the significance of the role the children of New York State will play in shaping the future of our State, our society, and our government; 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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