New York Senate Bill J01139

New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

• Introduced: 5/30/25
• Refer: 5/30/25
• Report Pass: 6/5/25
• Passed: 6/5/25

Caption

Commemorating the 81st Anniversary of the D-Day Invasion on June 6, 2025

Summary

This resolution commemorates the 81st Anniversary of the D-Day invasion, to be observed on June 6, 2025. It recounts the Allied assault at Normandy on June 6, 1944, describing Operation Overlord and its naval phase, Operation Neptune, and highlighting the scale of the operation, the participating Allied forces, the beach landings, and the leadership of figures such as General Dwight D. Eisenhower, General Omar Bradley, and General Miles Dempsey. The resolution also emphasizes the casualties suffered on the first day, the multinational support for the campaign, and the eventual success of the Normandy Campaign in liberating France and advancing Allied forces into Europe. It concludes by expressing gratitude to the military members who took part in the invasion and by directing that copies of the resolution be sent to the National World War II Museum and the National D-Day Memorial.

Impact

This is a ceremonial resolution and does not amend, create, or repeal any state law or statute. Its practical effect is limited to formal recognition by the New York Legislature of a historic World War II event and the transmission of the resolution to two commemorative institutions. No regulated parties, agencies, or state programs are directly affected.

Sentiment

The sentiment surrounding the resolution is strongly supportive and commemorative. The text reflects respect for the veterans and Allied forces involved in D-Day and frames the event as historically significant and worthy of statewide recognition. Because there are no recorded committee transcripts or votes provided, there is no evidence of opposition or divided views in the available record.

Contention

No notable policy contention is evident in the bill text or available legislative history. As a commemorative resolution, it appears noncontroversial and purely honorary, with the only substantive action being formal recognition of the anniversary and distribution of the resolution to memorial and museum institutions.