Recognizing June 22-28, 2026, as Amateur Radio Week

Senate Resolution No. 2114

BY: Senator TEDISCO

        RECOGNIZING  June  22-28,  2026,  as Amateur Radio
        Week

  WHEREAS, It is the practice of this Legislative Body to  acknowledge
and  celebrate  individuals  and events of historic significance to this
great Empire State; and

  WHEREAS, The State of New York has  more  than  25,000  FCC-licensed
Amateur Radio operators; and

  WHEREAS,  Amateur  Radio  operators  are on alert for any emergency,
local or worldwide, and publicly  practice  their  communication  skills
during the American Radio Relay League's Field Day exercise, June 27-28,
2026; and

  WHEREAS,  Amateur  Radio  operators have demonstrated their value in
public assistance by providing  emergency  radio  communications  during
storms, wildfires and other disasters; and

  WHEREAS, Amateur Radio operators provide services free of any charge
to  the  communities in which they live, in the interest of the citizens
of New York and the world; and

  WHEREAS,  Amateur  Radio  operators  regularly   demonstrate   their
readiness to respond in times of need; and

  WHEREAS,  Observing  Amateur Radio Week in New York State will honor
the contributions  of  amateur  radio  operators  and  encourage  public
awareness of their role in community service and emergency preparedness;
now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED,  That  this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
recognize June 22-28, 2026, as Amateur Radio Week.