New York State Department of State Bureau of Miscellaneous Records Proclamations by the Governor

Chronological by filing date.

13035-24: None

This series consists of original signed proclamations issued by the governor to formally notify the people of the state on matters of law, policy, or custom affecting them, or to designate special times of commemoration or observance. The proclamations were filed with the Secretary of State as the office of record for New York State. Subjects of proclamations having the force of law include calling special elections to fill vacancies in the Senate and Assembly (up to 1953), and convening special sessions of the State Legislature (up to 1964). Most proclamations commemorate special events, individuals, and organizations. Many are for state holidays and days of observance (e.g., President's days, Thanksgiving, Arbor Day, Flag Day, etc.).

The proclamations are in typescript on sheets bearing the seal of the State of New York, and carry the governor's official seal. They are signed by both the governor and his secretary, and are also stamped with the date of filing at the Office of the Secretary of State. A manuscript entry giving the subject of the proclamation is found on the folded outer side.

13035-24: This accretion contains proclamations issued between 2017-2022 by governors Andrew M. Cuomo and Kathy Hochul.

High resolution images of selected proclamations pertaining to World War I are available in State Archives Digital Collections.

13684 Proclamations, contains photocopies of gubernatorial proclamations

A3286 Thanksgiving Day proclamations by the Governor, contains printed copies of gubernatorial proclamations

A0197 Unfiled Governors' correspondence and other records relating to appointments, charges and complaints against public officials, extraditions, and proclamations, contains related records

13082 Executive Orders, contains orders and directives having legal force, as well as some announcements similar to commemorative proclamations in Series 13035.

13035-80: Folder list is available at the repository.

13035-94: Container list is available at the repository.

13035-88: Item list is available at the repository.

There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.