Bill Text: NY J01762 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim June 4, 2019, as Animal Advocacy Day in the State of New York

Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 40-22)

Status: (Passed) 2019-06-04 - ADOPTED [J01762 Detail]

Download: New_York-2019-J01762-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 1762

BY: Senator MARTINEZ

        MEMORIALIZING Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim
        June 4, 2019, as Animal Advocacy Day in the State of
        New York

  WHEREAS,  It  is  the sense of this Legislative Body that all living
creatures have value  and  to  recognize  and  appreciate  the  service,
companionship,  loyalty,  unconditional love and happiness animals bring
to the lives of New Yorkers; and

  WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and  in  full  accord  with  its
long-standing  traditions,  this  Legislative  Body  is  justly proud to
memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim June 4, 2019, as Animal
Advocacy Day in the State of New York; this year marks  the  9th  Annual
Animal Advocacy Day; and

  WHEREAS,  Animals  are a beloved and cherished member of many of our
families and play a positive role in the lives of so many of New  York's
citizens; and

  WHEREAS,  Pets  offer  companionship  in more than 71 million United
States households, and studies have shown companion animals can  provide
a variety of health benefits; and

  WHEREAS, Companion animals provide comfort and assistance to seniors
and people with disabilities; and

  WHEREAS,  Companion  animals  play an important role helping police,
fire departments, and search and rescue efforts  to  keep  our  citizens
safe; and

  WHEREAS,  Animal  abuse,  cruelty  and neglect result in unnecessary
pain and suffering to animals; and

  WHEREAS, Violence against animals is a bridge crime that can and has
led to violence against people; and

  WHEREAS, Buster's Law created the  felony  category  of  "aggravated
cruelty  to  animals,"  punishable  by  up  to two years in prison and a
$5,000 fine; prior to this bill becoming law, animal cruelty resulted in
only misdemeanor penalties, if any charges were imposed at all; and

  WHEREAS, It is vital that we encourage empathy  and  compassion  for
our  companion animals, and that we provide a voice for those who cannot
speak for themselves; and

  WHEREAS, On June 4, 2019, New York  pet  owners  and  citizens  come
together  to  support,  protect,  and  acknowledge all animals' positive
contribution to society and the family of New York; now,  therefore,  be
it

  RESOLVED,  That  this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim June 4, 2019, as Animal
Advocacy Day in the State of New York; and be it further


  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to The Honorable Andrew M. Cuomo, Governor of the  State  of
New York.