Bill Text: NY J01973 | 2021-2022 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Commemorating the 200th Anniversary of Frederick Law Olmsted's Birthday on Tuesday, April 26th, 2022

Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 43-20)

Status: (Passed) 2022-03-22 - ADOPTED [J01973 Detail]

Download: New_York-2021-J01973-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 1973

BY: Senator KENNEDY

        MEMORIALIZING  Governor  Kathy  Hochul to proclaim
        April 26, 2022, as Frederick Law Olmsted Day in  the
        State of New York

  WHEREAS,  From time to time we take note of certain individuals whom
we wish to recognize for their  valued  contributions  and  to  publicly
acknowledge their endeavors which have enhanced the basic humanity among
us all; and

  WHEREAS,  This  Legislative  Body  is  justly  proud  to memorialize
Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim  April  26,  2022,  as  Frederick  Law
Olmsted Day in the State of New York, in conjunction with the observance
of national Olmsted 200; and

  WHEREAS, April 26, 2022, marks the 200th anniversary of the birth of
Frederick   Law  Olmsted,  author,  journalist,  public  official,  city
planner, landscape architect, and creative genius who truly  transformed
the American landscape; and

  WHEREAS,  Frederick  Law  Olmsted  will  long  be  remembered as the
founder and premier landscape architect in the United States during  the
19th Century; and

  WHEREAS,  Frederick  Law Olmsted's philosophy and designs influenced
the development of beautiful and functional landscapes, including  parks
and   parkways,   college   campuses,   planned   communities,  estates,
cemeteries, recreation areas, and specialized landscapes  for  arboreta;
and

  WHEREAS,  This  trailblazer  truly believed landscape designs should
promote community, advance democracy, provide recreational opportunities
in  urban  environments,  nurture  and  invigorate  public  health,  and
encourage the development of livable communities; and

  WHEREAS,  In  1865,  Frederick  Law  Olmsted  was  one  of the first
individuals to promote the  idea  of  national  parks  in  his  Yosemite
Report; and

  WHEREAS,  Frederick  Law  Olmsted  inspired the development of large
parks and park systems for public benefit in many  urban  areas;  today,
his  landscape designs continue to contribute to the quality of life and
play a vital role in the  enrichment  of  the  City  of  Buffalo's  park
system, as well as hundreds of communities across the United States; and

  WHEREAS,  Through  Frederick  Law  Olmsted's  vision, dedication and
tireless efforts, his associates, sons, and  successor  firms  continued
his  work  philosophy  and designs well into the 20th Century, leaving a
tremendous legacy of historic landscapes which continue to  benefit  the
citizens of this great Nation and visitors from all over the world; and

  WHEREAS,  It  is  the  sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the quality of life in their community and have shown a long and
sustained commitment to the  maintenance  of  high  standards  in  their

profession,  certainly  have  earned the recognition and applause of all
the citizens of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED,  That  this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
memorialize Governor  Kathy  Hochul  to  proclaim  April  26,  2022,  as
Frederick Law Olmsted 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 Kathy Hochul, Governor of the State of  New
York.