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Assembly Resolution No. 1232
BY: M. of A. Santabarbara
MEMORIALIZING Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim
April 29, 2026, as New York State Assembly
Legislative Disabilities Awareness Day
WHEREAS, The New York State Assembly Committee on People with
Disabilities is sponsoring the Assembly's Legislative Disabilities
Awareness Day; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that persons with
disabilities, their families and advocates deserve our recognition as
they realize the goals of integration, independence, empowerment, and
equality in our communities and society at large; and
WHEREAS, It is the intent of this Legislative Body to recognize
persons with disabilities, focusing on the benefits of their social,
economic, educational and other contributions to society, as well as the
importance of including their voices when discussing issues which impact
their lives; and
WHEREAS, Legislative Disabilities Awareness Day will consist of this
Legislative Body considering a package of legislation significant to
people with disabilities, which is reflective of concerns of the
disability community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
memorialize Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 29, 2026, as New
York State Assembly Legislative Disabilities Awareness Day; 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; and to selected representatives of people with disabilities.