Bill Text: NY K00104 | 2021-2022 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim March 12, 2021, as Mutual Aid Workers' Day in the State of New York

Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 24-6)

Status: (Passed) 2021-03-11 - adopted [K00104 Detail]

Download: New_York-2021-K00104-Introduced.html

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Assembly Resolution No. 104

BY: M. of A. Gallagher

        MEMORIALIZING Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim
        March  12,  2021,  as Mutual Aid Workers' Day in the
        State of New York

  WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body 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,  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, Service to community and country is the foundation  of  our
society, and the contributions and future efforts of those in service to
them  are  a  vital  part  of,  and valuable asset to, the fabric of our
communities; 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  March  12,  2021,  as
Mutual Aid Workers' Day in the State of New York; and

  WHEREAS,  Mutual  Aid  groups  offer  communities the opportunity to
connect, both virtually and in person, in order  to  share  support  and
resources   during  times  of  crisis  and  beyond;  these  systems  are
successful because everyone has something to  contribute,  and  everyone
has something they need; and

  WHEREAS,  Mutual Aid is a network of volunteers who work together to
provide help for the community when the usual  sources  cannot  or  will
not;  some of these services include homeless outreach, offering hygiene
products, community composting, picking up prescriptions, transportation
to and from medical appointments, cleaning up parks, free education  and
support; and

  WHEREAS,  As  New  York  State, the United States of America and the
world as a whole deal with COVID-19, more and  more  people  and  groups
have come together to help their fellow man, woman and child during this
unprecedented global emergency; and

  WHEREAS,  In  light  of their commitment, dedication, and successful
efforts, it is the sense of this Legislative Body to extend its  highest
commendation  to  the  many  ordinary  citizens who have joined hands in
solidarity to organize Mutual Aid groups in the State of New York;  now,
therefore, be it

  RESOLVED,  That  this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to  proclaim  March  12,  2021,  as
Mutual Aid Workers' 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.