New York Assembly Bill K00618

New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

• Introduced: 5/28/25
• Refer: 5/28/25
• Passed: 5/29/25

Caption

Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 2025, as Military Appreciation Month in the State of New York

Summary

Assembly Resolution No. 618 is a memorializing resolution that asks Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 2025 as Military Appreciation Month in New York State. The resolution ties the state observance to National Military Appreciation Month and highlights the service and sacrifice of members of the U.S. Armed Forces, including active-duty personnel, the National Guard and Reserves, veterans, military retirees, military spouses, and families. The resolution does not create or amend any statutory law, impose duties on agencies, or appropriate funds. Its effect is primarily ceremonial and expressive: it encourages public recognition, education, and community observance of military service during May 2025, which includes commemorative dates such as VE Day, Military Spouse Appreciation Day, Loyalty Day, Armed Forces Day, Public Service Recognition Week, and Memorial Day.

Impact

Because this is a nonbinding resolution, it does not change the New York Consolidated Laws or alter legal rights or obligations. Its practical impact is to formally communicate the Legislature’s support for military service and to request a gubernatorial proclamation recognizing May 2025 as Military Appreciation Month, thereby promoting public observance and awareness rather than regulatory or fiscal change.

Sentiment

The overall sentiment is strongly supportive and appreciative. The resolution uses solemn and patriotic language to honor service members, veterans, retirees, and their families, and there is no indication of opposition in the available record. The measure appears to reflect broad ceremonial consensus around recognizing military contributions and sacrifice.

Contention

No notable points of contention appear in the available bill text, voting history, or committee materials. Because there are no recorded votes or committee transcripts, there is no evidence of disagreement over the resolution’s purpose, scope, or wording. Any potential debate would likely be limited to the general question of whether the Legislature should issue commemorative proclamations, but no such dispute is documented here.