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J327Senate2019-2020 SessionResolution

Declare Maple Month March

Official title

“Memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim March 2019, as Pure New York State Maple Month in the State of New York”

Sponsor James L. SewardSD-51
Status
Adopted
Impact
1/10
Minimal
Outcome
Adopted

What's happening

This resolution urges Governor Cuomo to declare March 2019 as Pure New York State Maple Month to promote the state's maple industry.

Why it matters

  1. Supports a key agricultural sector. By recognizing Maple Month, the resolution highlights the economic importance of New York’s maple industry, which employs thousands and generates over $31 million annually, helping sustain rural communities.

  2. Promotes local products and healthy choices. The resolution draws attention to pure maple syrup as a natural, nutritious sweetener, potentially encouraging consumers to choose local and healthier alternatives over more processed sweeteners.

  3. Raises awareness of environmental and historical resources. Celebrating Maple Month acknowledges the significance of New York’s vast sugar maple forests—an important natural resource with historical and ecological value—reinforcing conservation and sustainable agriculture efforts.

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Declare Maple Month March

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Sponsors

Primary sponsor
James L. Seward

Senator · Senate District 51

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History

  1. Adopted
  2. Reported to calendar for consideration
  3. Referred to finance

Full text

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Senate Resolution No. 327 BY: Senator SEWARD MEMORIALIZING Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim March 2019, 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… Show all

Senate Resolution No. 327 BY: Senator SEWARD MEMORIALIZING Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim March 2019, 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 2019, 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 State's maple industry hit a 74-year record in

2018 with the production of 806,000 gallons of maple syrup, compared to

760,000 in 2017, with a growth of nearly 50 percent in the last five years; 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… Show all

760,000 in 2017, with a growth of nearly 50 percent in the last five years; 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 2019, 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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