Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim June 12, 2025, as Women Veterans Recognition Day in the State of New York

This resolution requests Governor Hochul to officially designate June 12, 2025, as Women Veterans Recognition Day in New York State. It commemorates the 77th anniversary of the 1948 Women's Armed Services Act, which established permanent military roles for women. The resolution honors New York women veterans, noting they represent 8.8% of the state's 714,000 veterans. It has no legal effect beyond symbolically recognizing their service and contributions. The resolution was adopted by the Assembly on June 4, 2025.