Assembly ResolutionChaptered/Signed
K 598: Commemorating May 26, 2025, as Memorial Day
What K 598 does, verified September 28, 2025
This assembly resolution commemorates Memorial Day on May 26, 2025, to honor the contributions and sacrifices of men and women who have served in the armed forces. Memorial Day originated as Decoration Day in 1868 to decorate the graves of Civil War soldiers. Over time, it expanded to honor service members who died in all wars. In 1971, it became a federal holiday to be observed on the last Monday in May. New York State was the first to officially recognize Memorial Day in 1873. The resolution encourages residents to honor those who have lost their lives while serving to protect the nation and state.
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Quick answers about K 598
- What is the current status of K 598?
- As of September 28, 2025, K 598 is recorded as "Chaptered/Signed": it has been signed by the Governor and chaptered into law. The last recorded action, on May 27, 2025, was "adopted".
- Did K 598 pass?
- Yes. K 598 passed both houses and was signed into law (last action May 27, 2025). New York laws take effect on the date written into the bill, often immediately on signing or a set number of days afterward.
- Who wrote K 598, and where is it now?
- K 598 was authored by Asm. Judy Griffin.
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| May. 27, 2025 | adopted |
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Latest bill textIntroduced version, May 26, 2025 · 238 words
Assembly Resolution No. 598 BY: M. of A. Griffin COMMEMORATING May 26, 2025, as Memorial Day WHEREAS, Memorial Day, first observed as Decoration Day on May 30, 1868, was an occasion to decorate the graves of Civil War soldiers; and WHEREAS, After World War I, Decoration Day was expanded to honor service members who were killed in all our Nation's wars; and WHEREAS, After World War II, Decoration Day became known as Memorial Day, and in 1971, the United States Congress established Memorial Day as a federal holiday to be observed on the last Monday in May; and WHEREAS, In 1873, New York State officially recognized Memorial Day, becoming the first state to take such action; and WHEREAS, In the year 2000, the United States Congress established 3:00 PM as the National Moment of Silence each Memorial Day; and WHEREAS, It is important to reflect upon the contributions and sacrifices the men and women of our armed forces have made, upholding the principles of democracy and liberty while in service to our State and Nation; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to commemorate Memorial Day, May 26, 2025, fully confident that such commemoration clearly depicts the important reason for Memorial Day and encourages all residents of the State of New York to honor those men and women who have lost their lives while serving to protect our Nation and State.
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