Bill Text: NY K00856 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Honoring the first responders from the State of New York for their heroism during the unprecedented time of crisis created by the Coronavirus Disease 2019

Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 105-42)

Status: (Passed) 2020-05-28 - adopted [K00856 Detail]

Download: New_York-2019-K00856-Introduced.html

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Assembly Resolution No. 856

BY: M. of A. Otis

        HONORING  the  first  responders from the State of
        New York, who have battled on the front  lines,  for
        their  heroism  during  the  unprecedented  time  of
        crisis created by the Coronavirus Disease 2019

  WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body  that  those  who
give  outstanding  service  to  the  people of the State of New York and
whose extraordinary achievements save the lives of their fellow citizens
should be recognized because their efforts so profoundly strengthen  our
shared commitment to family and community life; and

  WHEREAS,  This  Legislative Body is proud to acknowledge the efforts
of  those  real-life  superheroes  serving  as  first  responders  whose
dedication  and  accomplishments  have  been  instrumental  in uncertain
times; and

  WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to honor the first
responders from the State of New York, who have  battled  on  the  front
lines, for their heroism during the unprecedented time of crisis created
by the Coronavirus Disease 2019; and

  WHEREAS,  The  Coronavirus  Disease  2019,  a  global  pandemic, has
created an unprecedented  health  crisis;  the  lives  of  thousands  of
people,  those  who  became  ill  and  those  who  have  died, have been
significantly impacted by the committed care and  efforts  of  New  York
State's dedicated first responders; and

  WHEREAS,  This  health  crisis has caused significant economic risks
and harm to the well-being of not only the citizens in  New  York  State
but also to many businesses and organizations; and

  WHEREAS,  New  York  coronavirus  cases  make  up almost half of the
nation-wide total, and the State is racing to  address  the  uncertainty
caused by this crisis while ensuring that people have access to critical
care  and  the essential items they need thanks to the sacrifices of our
first responders; and

  WHEREAS, First responders answer the call of duty in any environment
where people are in need of compassionate care; and

  WHEREAS, In one display of  appreciation,  which  garnered  national
attention, New Yorkers who were asked to remain indoors leaned out their
windows  and flooded their balconies to applaud first responders who are
helping to fight the City's coronavirus outbreak; and

  WHEREAS, This Legislative Body cannot express  sufficient  gratitude
to those devoted first responders who recognize that the preservation of
life  is  a sacred responsibility and who make that responsibility their
own by providing valuable services to  the  communities  of  this  great
Empire State; now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED,  That  this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor the first responders from the State of New York, who have  battled

on  the  front lines, for their heroism during the unprecedented time of
crisis created by the Coronavirus Disease 2019; and be it further

  RESOLVED,  That  copies  of  this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to first responders from the State of New York.