Senate Resolution No. 1469

BY: Senator PARKER

MEMORIALIZING Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim
January 5, 2022, as National Bird Day in the State
of New York

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to memorialize
Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim January 5, 2022, as National Bird Day
in the State of New York; and

WHEREAS, On January 5th, nature lovers, bird lovers, and bird
watchers across the country annually recognize National Bird Day to
bring attention to the plight of our feathered friends, particularly
birds that are not native to the United States and are captive; and

WHEREAS, In 2002, Born Free USA in coordination with the Avian
Welfare Coalition launched the first annual National Bird Day to promote
avian awareness; and

WHEREAS, Born Free USA emphasizes the importance of National Bird
Day and lists it as a day to shine a spotlight on issues critical to the
protection and survival of birds, both captive and wild; and

WHEREAS, According to Born Free USA, nearly 12 percent of the
world's almost 10,000 bird species are in danger of extinction; and

WHEREAS, Today, over half a million avian admirers celebrate
National Bird Day through a bevy of activities, including bird-watching,
studying birds, educating others, and other bird-related activities; and

WHEREAS, Furthermore, a particularly important National Bird Day
activity is bird adoption; according to the Atlanta Journal
Constitution, many bird enthusiasts celebrate by adopting birds on this
day and educating future bird owners about the special issues involved
with taking care of birds; and

WHEREAS, National Bird Day is a time to take a few moments out of
your day to appreciate the beauty and the diversity of these amazing
animals; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
memorialize Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim January 5, 2022, as
National Bird 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.