Recognizing August 16, 2024, as Brook Trout Day in the State of New York

This bill designates August 16, 2024, as Brook Trout Day in New York State to honor the brook trout as the state's official freshwater fish. The resolution calls for a moment of recognition to highlight the species' importance to the state's natural heritage and history. It directs the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation to receive a copy of the resolution. This measure is commemorative and does not alter any existing laws or policies.