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Senate Resolution No. 2213

BY: Senator TEDISCO

MEMORIALIZING Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim September 17, 2026, as Constitution Day and Citizenship Day in the State of New York, in conjunction with the observance of National Constitution Day and Citizenship Day

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and understand American history and America's First Principles which are the bedrock values that formed the basis of the American Experiment; and

WHEREAS, Each year, on September 17th, the American community celebrates Constitution Day and Citizenship Day on the anniversary of the Founding Fathers signing of the U.S. Constitution on September 17, 1787; and

WHEREAS, The events that led to the signing of the Constitution of the United States of America by the delegates of the Constitutional Convention on September 17, 1787, have significance for every American and are honored in public schools across the nation on September 17th of each year as Constitution Day; and

WHEREAS, Louise Leigh founded "Constitution Day, Inc." in 1997 -- a nonprofit organization to recognize the importance of the Constitution, and in 2004, her efforts led to Constitution Day becoming an official holiday on September 17th; and

WHEREAS, The origin of Citizenship Day dates to 1940 when "I am an American Day" was celebrated on the third Sunday in May; then in 1952, Congress moved the date to September 17th and renamed it "Citizenship Day" until 2004, when the official name changed to "Constitution Day and Citizenship Day"; and

WHEREAS, Each year, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) celebrates this occasion with special naturalization ceremonies across the country welcoming hundreds of thousands of new citizens from all over the world; and

WHEREAS, In wave after wave through the centuries, people from every corner of the globe have come to the shores of America seeking life, liberty, the pursuit of happiness, and a better life for themselves and their families; and

WHEREAS, New York State consistently ranks second in the largest number of persons naturalized by state of residence annually, representing more than 12% of the National total according to statistical data from USCIS; and

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body joins the sentiment of those original framers, and wishes to demonstrate its continued commitment to the U.S. Constitution, and extends a warm welcome to people around the world seeking to become Naturalized United States citizens; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to memorialize Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim September 17, 2026, as Constitution Day and Citizenship Day in the State of New York, in conjunction with the observance of National Constitution Day and Citizenship Day; and be it further

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

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