Bill Text: NY K00486 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced
Bill Title: Memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim June 2019, as Volunteer Month in the State of New York
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 16-6)
Status: (Passed) 2019-06-04 - adopted [K00486 Detail]
Download: New_York-2019-K00486-Introduced.html
Assembly Resolution No. 486 BY: M. of A. Fall MEMORIALIZING Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim June 2019, as Volunteer Month in the State of New York WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize official months that are set aside to call attention to the dedicated efforts of those individuals from across the State of New York who volunteer their time and energies in service to the community; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim June 2019, as Volunteer Month in the State of New York; and WHEREAS, Volunteer Month is an opportunity to recognize and thank volunteers who lend their time, talent, voice and support to causes they care about; their stories serve to inspire others to take action and to realize their power to make a difference; and WHEREAS, Volunteer Month is also a time to celebrate the impact volunteer services have on the community; the many events, volunteer projects and social media conversations that take place during the month demonstrate that every individual has the power to create change by taking action to tackle society's greatest challenges and build stronger, more resilient communities; and WHEREAS, Volunteerism is an essential element of all societies; it provides a way in which the human values of community, caring and serving can be sustained and strengthened; and WHEREAS, Volunteerism promotes family and community solidarity; most importantly, people who volunteer their time in civic and charitable endeavors inspire others to the call of volunteerism; and WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is proud to have the opportunity to recognize the impact of all those who volunteer within their community and who inspire others to make a difference by improving this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim June 2019, as Volunteer Month in the State of New York; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to The Honorable Andrew M. Cuomo, Governor of the State of New York.