What's happening
This resolution urges Governor Hochul to proclaim May 6, 2025, as Police Memorial Day in New York to honor fallen officers.
Why it matters
Highlights the risks and sacrifices police officers face. By specifically noting that 26 officers died in 2024, the resolution draws attention to the ongoing dangers of police work and the personal cost to officers and their families.
Acknowledges the emotional impact on families and colleagues. The resolution explicitly aims to offer comfort to the families and fellow officers of those who have died, recognizing the broader community affected by these losses.
Connects to broader societal values and history. Referencing both the creation of the Police Memorial at the State Capitol in 1989 and the ideals of a “safe, free and just society,” the resolution frames honoring fallen officers as part of New York’s—and America’s—commitment to public service and collective memory.
Formalizes public recognition and support. By urging an official proclamation and distribution of the resolution to police and survivors, it ensures that the remembrance is widely acknowledged and institutionalized, reinforcing the value placed on law enforcement by the state.
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Declare Police Memorial Day
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Sponsors
Assembly Member · Assembly District 23
6 Co-sponsors
143 Multi-sponsors
- George Alvarez
- Khaleel Anderson
- Joe Angelino
- Andrea Bailey
- Didi Barrett
- Anil Beephan Jr.
- Scott H. Bendett
- Michael Benedetto
- Sam Berger
- Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn
- Kenneth Blankenbush
- Jake Ryan Blumencranz
- Paula Bologna
- Alex Bores
- Karl Brabenec
- Edward Braunstein
- Harry B. Bronson
- Alec Brook-Krasny
- Eric Brown
- Keith Brown
- Chris Burdick
- Patrick Burke
- Noah Burroughs
- Marianne Buttenschon
- Patrick J. Carroll
- Robert C. Carroll
- Monique Chandler-Waterman
- Lester Chang
- Patrick Chludzinski
- Sarah Clark
- William Colton
- William Conrad
- Vivian Cook
- Catalina Cruz
- Brian Cunningham
- Landon C. Dais
- Maritza Davila
- Manny De Los Santos
- Joe DeStefano
- Erik Dilan
- Jeffrey Dinowitz
- David DiPietro
- Michael Durso
- Christopher Eachus
- Simcha Eichenstein
- Harvey Epstein
- Charles Fall
- Michael J. Fitzpatrick
- Phara Souffrant Forrest
- Christopher Friend
- Emily Gallagher
- Jeff Gallahan
- Jerett Gandolfo
- Eddie Gibbs
- Jodi Giglio
- Deborah Glick
- Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas
- Scott Gray
- Judy Griffin
- Stephen Hawley
- Andrew Hevesi
- Larinda Hooks
- Pamela J. Hunter
- Alicia Hyndman
- Chantel Jackson
- Jonathan Jacobson
- Josh Jensen
- Billy Jones
- Rebecca Kassay
- Paula Kay
- Anna Kelles
- Ron Kim
- Micah Lasher
- Charles Lavine
- Grace Lee
- John Lemondes
- Dana Levenberg
- Nikki Lucas
- Jen Lunsford
- Donna Lupardo
- William Magnarelli
- Brian Maher
- Zohran Mamdani
- Brian Manktelow
- John T. McDonald III
- David McDonough
- Karen McMahon
- Demond Meeks
- John K. Mikulin
- Brian D. Miller
- Marcela Mitaynes
- Andrew Molitor
- Angelo J. Morinello
- Daniel Norber
- Michael Novakhov
- Kwani O'Pharrow
- Steven Otis
- Philip Palmesano
- Amy Paulin
- Samuel Pirozzolo
- Steven Raga
- Jenifer Rajkumar
- Philip Ramos
- Mike Reilly
- Karines Reyes
- Jonathan Rivera
- Gabriella Romero
- Linda Rosenthal
- Nily Rozic
- Angelo Santabarbara
- Nader Sayegh
- Tommy Schiavoni
- Rebecca Seawright
- Joseph Sempolinski
- Amanda Septimo
- MaryJane Shimsky
- Sarahana Shrestha
- Jo Anne Simon
- Tony Simone
- Matthew Simpson
- Matthew Slater
- Doug Smith
- Robert Smullen
- Michaelle C. Solages
- Phil Steck
- Steve Stern
- Albert A. Stirpe
- Chris Tague
- Michael Tannousis
- Yudelka Tapia
- Al Taylor
- Emerita Torres
- Claire Valdez
- Clyde Vanel
- Latrice Walker
- David Weprin
- Aron Wieder
- Jaime R. Williams
- Carrie Woerner
- Jordan Wright
- Kalman Yeger
- John Zaccaro Jr.
- Stefani Zinerman
History
- Adopted
- Referred to calendar
Full text
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Assembly Resolution No. 412 BY: M. of A. Pheffer Amato MEMORIALIZING Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim
May 6, 2025, as Police Memorial Day in the State of New York WHEREAS, Police Memorial Day is a day of remembrance for those police officers who have sacrificed their lives in the line of duty; and WHEREAS, This is a day to reflect upon the selfless… Show allHide
May 6, 2025, as Police Memorial Day in the State of New York WHEREAS, Police Memorial Day is a day of remembrance for those police officers who have sacrificed their lives in the line of duty; and WHEREAS, This is a day to reflect upon the selfless contributions made each day by police officers to protect our society and well-being; and WHEREAS, In 2024, twenty-six police officers died in New York State; and WHEREAS, In commemorating May 6, 2025 as Police Memorial Day in New York State, this Legislative Body honors those officers who have given their lives in the satisfaction of their duties and offers comfort to the family members and fellow officers left behind and recognizes the loyal servitude by all police officers in New York State which permits us to thrive in a safe, free and just society; and WHEREAS, As an unending emblem of appreciation of the people of New York State, in 1989, this Legislative Body sanctioned the creation of a Police Memorial at the State Capitol revering all police officers in New York State who have given their lives in the line of duty; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body join in veneration with Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 6, 2025, as Police Memorial Day in New York State, certain that such course of action mirrors our collective dedication to maintain the fundamental nature of freedom which is our American heritage; and be it further RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to The Honorable Kathy Hochul, Governor of the State of New York; to appropriate officers and members of the police community; and to the loving survivors of the brave officers who have died in New York State.
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