Bill Text: NY J00391 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced

New York Senate Resolution 391 (Prior Session Legislation)

Introduced

Bill Title: Memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim February 10-16, 2019, as Salute to Veteran Patients Week in the State of New York

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2019-02-12 - ADOPTED [J00391 Detail]

Download: New_York-2019-J00391-Introduced.html


Senate Resolution No. 391

BY: Senator HARCKHAM

        MEMORIALIZING Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim
        February  10-16, 2019, as Salute to Veteran Patients
        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 peace-time, 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,  This  Legislative  Body  is  justly  proud  to memorialize
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim February 10-16, 2019, as Salute  to
Veteran  Patients Week in the State of New York, in conjunction with the
observance of National Salute to Veterans Patients Week; and

  WHEREAS, Celebrated each year during the week  of  Valentine's  Day,
the  National  Salute  to  Veteran  Patients  Program  pays  tribute and
expresses appreciation to veterans, increases community awareness of the
role of  the  Veterans  Affairs  (VA)  medical  center,  and  encourages
citizens  to  visit hospitalized veterans to express their affection and
respect; and

  WHEREAS, This special week gives the citizens of the  United  States
an  opportunity  to  say  thank you to a special group of men and women,
more than 98,000 Veterans of the United States armed  services  who  are
cared   for  every  day  in  VA  medical  centers,  outpatient  clinics,
domiciliaries, and nursing homes; and

  WHEREAS, During the National Salute, the Department  of  VA  invites
individuals,  veterans  groups, military personnel, civic organizations,
businesses, schools,  local  media,  celebrities  and  sports  stars  to
participate  in  a variety of activities at the VA medical centers; some
of these special events include ward  visits,  valentine  distributions,
photo   opportunities,   school   essay   contests,  special  recreation
activities and veteran recognition programs; and

  WHEREAS, The week also provides an opportunity for the community  to
become  acquainted  with  the volunteer opportunities within the medical
center; and

  WHEREAS, Each and every American citizen is privileged to live in  a
nation  which  has  a special place in its hearts for these defenders of
freedom; and

  WHEREAS, Residents of this great State must never forget the courage
with which these men and women served their country, and must  recognize
that  no  greater  debt  is  owed than that owed to those who gave their
lives for their beloved Nation and to those who continue to  be  missing
in action; 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 February 10-16, 2019,
as Salute to Veteran Patients 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.