Bill Text: NY K00570 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced

New York Assembly Resolution 570 (Prior Session Legislation)

Introduced

Bill Title: Memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim July 15, 2019, as Pet Fire Safety Day in the State of New York

Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Republican 19-8)

Status: (Passed) 2019-06-14 - adopted [K00570 Detail]

Download: New_York-2019-K00570-Introduced.html


Assembly Resolution No. 570

BY: M. of A. Ra

        MEMORIALIZING Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim
        July  15,  2019, as Pet Fire Safety Day in the State
        of New York

  WHEREAS, It is the custom of  this  Legislative  Body  to  recognize
official days that are set aside to increase awareness of serious issues
that affect the lives of citizens of New York State; and

  WHEREAS,  Attendant  to  such  concern,  and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, it is the intent of this Legislative  Body  to
memorialize  Governor  Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim July 15, 2019, as Pet
Fire Safety Day in the State  of  New  York,  in  conjunction  with  the
observance of National Pet Fire Safety Day; and

  WHEREAS,  National  Pet Fire Safety Day is observed annually on July
15th; just like fire drills, pets need consideration when preparing  for
unexpected fire emergencies; and

  WHEREAS,  Established  by  the American Kennel Club, Pet Fire Safety
Day seeks to bring to light the importance of being trained and aware of
the additional dangers associated with house fires involving pets; and

  WHEREAS, Taking preventable measures now can save both your home and
your pet; many times our pets can cause a fire if we  do  not  take  the
proper steps; and

  WHEREAS,  According  to  the  National  Fire  Protection Association
around 1,000 house fires are started annually  by  house  pets,  and  an
additional 500,000 pets are affected by house fires annually; and

  WHEREAS,  Fire  started by pets can lead to serious damage to a home
and potential loss of life, and fires affecting pets can cause injury to
them or loss of the pet's life as well; and

  WHEREAS, Many New Yorkers remain unaware of the  dangers  associated
with  pet  fires  so it is imperative that there be greater awareness of
this serious issue, and more must be done to increase  activity  at  the
local, State and National levels; now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED,  That  this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim July 15, 2019,  as  Pet
Fire Safety Day 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.