New York State Senator Jamaal T. Bailey's official Senate proclamation honoring the #BeKindBeCool movement, citing more than 34,000 acts of kindness from over 200 countries and regions.
MIDDLETOWN, N.Y. — Gan Jing World (GJW), an independent, family-safe video streaming and content sharing platform, announced that New York State Senator Jamaal T. Bailey has issued an official Senate proclamation honoring the #BeKindBeCool movement, timed to the campaign's global winners celebration in Times Square, New York City.
Senator Bailey, who represents the 36th Senate District covering parts of the Bronx and Mount Vernon, wrote that "in the course of the evolving development of the Empire State, there have emerged among its distinguished citizens certain organizations which warrant special recognition."
The proclamation congratulates the #BeKindBeCool campaign, "which has inspired over 34,000 acts of kindness from more than 200 countries and regions," and notes that "this movement has enriched schools, communities, and impacted millions online."
"I am proud to recognize the dedication and efforts of Gan Jing World Corp and look forward to supporting its mission in promoting the value of 'Be Kind Be Cool,'" Senator Bailey wrote.
Commending Impact on Quality of Life
The proclamation frames the recognition as part of the Senate's practice of commending "the illustrious organizations of the State of New York, the focus and intent of which have made a substantial impact on the quality of life in their communities."
Senator Bailey concluded that "as a duly elected member of the New York State Senate, I hereby recognize that in Gan Jing World Corp's #BeKindBeCool Campaign we have a truly outstanding organization that is worthy of the esteem of both the community and the great State of New York, and further convey thanks for all the contributions."
From Schools to Times Square
Schools, families, community organizations, and content creators worldwide have embraced #BeKindBeCool to counter bullying and encourage positive online engagement. Winning videos and artwork from this year's awards were featured on a billboard in Times Square on July 30, 2026.
The proclamation adds Senator Bailey to a growing roster of officials recognizing the movement, which includes governors from New Jersey, Massachusetts, Tennessee, and Vermont, along with members of the New York State Senate and Assembly.
BY THE NUMBERS:
- Senate proclamation issued by New York State Senator Jamaal T. Bailey, 36th Senate District
- Dated July 30, 2026
- 34,000+ acts of kindness inspired
- More than 200 countries and regions participating
- Millions reached online
- Winners celebrated on a Times Square billboard in New York City
About Gan Jing World
Gan Jing World is a video streaming and content sharing platform guided by its mission, “Technology for Humanity” — promoting kindness, respect, trust, and moral values. We prioritize meaningful, non-addictive, family-safe content while protecting user privacy.
About #BeKindBeCool
#BeKindBeCool is Gan Jing World's global kindness movement and awards program, built on one idea: choose kindness, every day. It invites people worldwide to share original videos and artwork celebrating kindness — with winning work featured each year on a billboard in New York City's Times Square.
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