2023-J429

Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim February 11, 2023, as P.S. I Love You Day in the State of New York

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2023-J429


Senate Resolution No. 429

BY: Senator MARTINEZ

MEMORIALIZING Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim
February 10, 2023, as P.S. I Love You Day in the
State of New York

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize
official days that are set aside to increase awareness of serious mental
health issues that affect the lives of citizens of New York State; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to
memorialize Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim February 10, 2023, as P.S.
I Love You Day in the State of New York; and

WHEREAS, P.S. I Love You Day, this year celebrating its 13th
Anniversary, is held annually on the second Friday of February in over
100 communities across New York State; and

WHEREAS, P.S. I Love You Day was initiated in 2010 by founders
Jaimie and Brooke DiPalma, along with their family and the West Islip
High School Class of 2014, to celebrate the memory of their father and
anyone in the State of New York who has been lost to suicide; they used
the last three words their father said to them, "I Love You", as the
inspiration for this significant day; and

WHEREAS, An active member of his community, Joseph DiPalma, Jr. was
a former NYPD officer, ex-Chief of the West Islip Fire Department, and
President of his Local Chamber of Commerce; tragically, he passed away
on April 23, 2010; and

WHEREAS, P.S. I Love You Day invites all New Yorkers to wear purple
on February 10, 2023, to bring awareness to the importance of mental
health, to stand up to bullying, and to spread kindness; and

WHEREAS, It is imperative that there be greater awareness of serious
mental health conditions, and more must be done to increase activity at
the local, State and National levels; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
memorialize Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim February 10, 2023, as P.S.
I Love You Day in the State of New York; and be it further

RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to The Honorable Kathy Hochul, Governor of the State of New
York; and founders, Jaimie and Brooke DiPalma.

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  • 08 / Feb / 2023
    • REFERRED TO FINANCE
  • 14 / Feb / 2023
    • REPORTED TO CALENDAR FOR CONSIDERATION
  • 14 / Feb / 2023
    • ADOPTED

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