Bill Text: NY J01525 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Commemorating the Blessing of the Fleet, a celebration marking the opening of boating season

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2019-05-21 - ADOPTED [J01525 Detail]

Download: New_York-2019-J01525-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 1525

BY: Senator KAPLAN

        COMMEMORATING   the   Blessing  of  the  Fleet,  a
        celebration marking the opening of boating season

  WHEREAS, Recreational boating is a fun and enjoyable  past  time  in
which  many  New  York  State  residents actively participate during the
summer months; and

  WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that  the  quality
of  life of the citizens of the State of New York is greatly enriched by
its exceptional recreational institutions; and

  WHEREAS, It is  also  the  custom  of  this  Legislative  Body  that
institutions   that   give   positive  definition  to  the  profile  and
disposition of the communities of  the  State  of  New  York  profoundly
strengthen our society with their commitment; and

  WHEREAS,  Attendant  to  such  concern,  and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this  Legislative  Body  is  justly  proud  to
commemorate the Blessing of the Fleet, a celebration marking the opening
of  boating  season,  to  be  held  during  Waterfront Activities Day on
Sunday, June 2, 2019, at Steppingstone Marina, Kings  Point,  New  York;
and

  WHEREAS,  The  Steppingstone  Sailing Club, Steppingstone Yacht Club
and the Great Neck Park District, in conjunction with  the  Coast  Guard
Auxiliary  and other community organizations, are planning a special day
to celebrate a Blessing of the Fleet for all boaters in Great Neck,  New
York, and surrounding areas; and

  WHEREAS,  The  Blessing  of  the  Fleet will be part of a Waterfront
Activities Day, which provides an opportunity to recognize and celebrate
the beauty of the waterfront and the various activities available; and

  WHEREAS, The Blessing of  the  Fleet  is  intended  to  serve  as  a
commemorative  celebration marking the opening of the boating season and
providing opportunity to wish mariners a season of fair skies  and  safe
boating; and

  WHEREAS,  During  the  celebration, representative boats will parade
past the dock to accept the greetings, benedictions and good wishes from
those on shore; the same good  wishes  will  also  be  extended  to  all
vessels moored or anchored in the Steppingstone mooring field; and

  WHEREAS,  It  is  the  practice  of  this Legislative Body that when
organizations and events of such  noble  aims  and  accomplishments  are
brought  to  our  attention, they should be celebrated and recognized by
all the citizens of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its  deliberations  to
commemorate the Blessing of the Fleet, a celebration marking the opening
of boating season; and be it further

  RESOLVED,  That  copies  of  this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the Steppingstone Sailing Club, Steppingstone Yacht Club,
Great Neck Park District, and the Coast Guard Auxiliary.