Commemorating the 150th Anniversary of the Buffalo Zoo
Senate Resolution 466 commemorates the 150th anniversary of the Buffalo Zoo (founded in 1875) by recognizing its contributions to wildlife conservation, community engagement, and local economic benefits over 150 years. The resolution, adopted by the New York State Legislature, formally expresses the body's appreciation for the zoo's role in preserving endangered species, supporting education, and enhancing Buffalo's cultural and economic landscape. It directs that a copy of the resolution be transmitted to the Buffalo Zoo as a symbolic gesture of recognition, with no binding legal requirements or policy changes. This is a purely ceremonial resolution with no direct impact on the zoo or its operations.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Mar 2025
Senate Passage
Mar 2025
Governor
Introduced Mar 7, 2025
Last action Mar 11, 2025
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
3
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Mar 11, 2025
Upper · Passed
ADOPTED
upper
Mar 7, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO FINANCE
upper
1 primary · 62 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Sean Ryan
DDemocratic
Co
Alexis Weik
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
Andrea Stewart-Cousins
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Andrew Gounardes
DDemocratic
Co
Andrew Lanza
RRepublican/Conservative/Independence/Reform
Co
April Baskin
DDemocratic
Co
Bill Weber
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
Brad Hoylman-Sigal
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Brian Kavanagh
DDemocratic
Co
Chris Ryan
DDemocratic
Co
Cordell Cleare
DDemocratic
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