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J338Senate2019-2020 SessionResolution

Proclaim P.S. I Love You Day

Official title

“Memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim February 8, 2019, as P.S. I Love You Day in the State of New York”

Sponsor Todd KaminskySD-9
Status
Adopted
Impact
1/10
Minimal
Outcome
Adopted

What's happening

This resolution urges the Governor to proclaim February 8, 2019, as P.S. I Love You Day to raise awareness of mental health and suicide prevention in New York.

Why it matters

  1. Highlights the importance of mental health awareness. by encouraging New Yorkers to participate in a statewide day focused on reducing stigma and promoting open conversations about mental health challenges.

  2. Recognizes the impact of suicide on families and communities. , specifically honoring those lost, like Joseph DePalma, Jr., and helps personalize the broader issue, potentially fostering empathy and action.

  3. Encourages community involvement and visible support. , such as wearing purple, which can unite people in a shared cause, increase visibility for suicide prevention efforts, and promote kindness as a preventive tool.

  4. Calls for greater action at multiple levels. (local, state, national) to address mental health concerns, potentially influencing future policy, funding, and support for related programs.

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Proclaim P.S. I Love You Day

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Sponsors

Primary sponsor
Todd Kaminsky

Senator · Senate District 9

Chair, Environmental Conservation

No co-sponsors yet.

History

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

Full text

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Senate Resolution No. 338 BY: Senator KAMINSKY MEMORIALIZING Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim

February 8, 2019, as P.S. I Love You Day in the State of New York WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize official days that are set aside to increase awareness of serious mental health issues that affect the lives of citizens of New… Show all

February 8, 2019, as P.S. I Love You Day in the State of New York WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize official days that are set aside to increase awareness of serious mental health issues that affect the lives of citizens of New York State; 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 February 8, 2019, as P.S. I Love You Day in the State of New York; and WHEREAS, P.S. I Love You Day is held annually on the second Friday of February in over 100 communities across New York State; and WHEREAS, P.S. I Love You Day was initiated in 2010 by Brooke DiPalma, along with her family and the West Islip High School Class of

2014, to celebrate the memory of her father and anyone in the State of New York who has been lost to suicide; she used the last three words her father said to her, I Love You, as the inspiration for this significant day; and WHEREAS, An active member of his… Show all

2014, to celebrate the memory of her father and anyone in the State of New York who has been lost to suicide; she used the last three words her father said to her, I Love You, as the inspiration for this significant day; and WHEREAS, An active member of his community, Joseph DePalma, Jr. was a former NYPD officer, ex-Chief of the West Islip Fire Department, and President of his Local Chamber of Commerce; tragically, he passed away on April 23, 2010; and WHEREAS, P.S. I Love You Day invites all New Yorkers to wear purple on February 8, 2019, in an effort to bring awareness to the importance of mental health, to stand up to bullying, and to spread kindness; and WHEREAS, It is imperative that there be greater awareness of serious mental health conditions, and more must be done to increase activity at the local, State and National levels; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim February 8, 2019, as P.S. I Love You Day 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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