Assembly Resolution No. 624

BY: M. of A. Jean-Pierre

        MEMORIALIZING Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim
        November  3-9,  2019, as Veteran's Awareness Week in
        the State of New York

  WHEREAS, Members of the Armed Services from the State of  New  York,
who  have  served  so  valiantly  and  honorably  in  wars in which this
country's freedom was at stake, as well as in the preservation of  peace
in peacetime, deserve a special salute from this Legislative Body; and

  WHEREAS,  It is the intent of this Legislative Body to commend those
who have served in times of active conflict, as well as those  who  have
served in times of peace; 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 November 3-9, 2019, the
week  prior to our national Veteran's Day, held yearly on November 11th,
as Veterans Awareness Week in the State of New York; and

  WHEREAS, November 11th is a national holiday set aside for Americans
to pay homage to the veterans of our military service organizations; and

  WHEREAS, Throughout our Nation's  history,  the  men  and  women  of
America's  Armed  Forces  have  preserved  our  freedom,  protected  our
security and upheld our democratic  values;  from  the  battles  of  the
American  Revolution  through  the  crucible  of  two  world wars to the
present war on terrorism, our  men  and  women  in  uniform  have  stood
proudly  in  defense  of the United States and for the cause of liberty;
and

  WHEREAS, The true meaning of  our  Veteran's  Day  may  not  receive
enough  attention  on the one-day holiday set aside for this purpose; it
is felt that an official week-long period is needed  in  which  schools,
veterans  organizations, and the general public could more broadly focus
on, and show their appreciation for the veterans still with us; and

  WHEREAS, During this week in which we honor  our  veterans,  schools
may spend more time on programs describing the reasons our men and women
were  asked  to  serve our country; patients in veterans hospitals could
receive special visits; and attendance at various memorial services  for
those lost in war could be encouraged and increased; and

  WHEREAS,  Having exhibited their patriotism both at home and abroad,
these men and women demonstrated their love for their country and  merit
forevermore, the highest respect of their State and Nation; and

  WHEREAS,  Our  Nation's veterans deserve to be recognized, commended
and thanked by the people of the State of New York for their service and
for their dedication to their communities, their State and their Nation;
now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its  deliberations  to
memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim November 3-9, 2019, the

week  prior to our national Veteran's Day, held yearly on November 11th,
as Veterans Awareness Week 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.