Bill Text: NY K00193 | 2021-2022 | General Assembly | Introduced
Bill Title: Recognizing March 31, 2021, as COVID-19 Remembrance and Tribute Day in the City of Albany, New York
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-0)
Status: (Passed) 2021-04-26 - adopted [K00193 Detail]
Download: New_York-2021-K00193-Introduced.html
Assembly Resolution No. 193 BY: M. of A. McDonald RECOGNIZING March 31, 2021, as COVID-19 Remembrance and Tribute Day in the City of Albany, New York, a day to pause and remember the residents of Albany lost to the virus and to celebrate their lives WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize certain events of significance which bring the people of the State of New York together to honor the memory and remember the lives of their loved ones; the Albany COVID-19 Remembrance and Tribute Day is one such event; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long- standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to recognize Wednesday, March 31, 2021, as COVID-19 Remembrance and Tribute Day in the City of Albany, New York, a day to pause and remember the residents of Albany lost to the virus and to celebrate their lives; and WHEREAS, Under the direction of the Albany Tulip Court, the Albany COVID-19 Remembrance Day will represent both family members and victims of COVID-19 from Albany, New York, who have been tragically impacted by this life-threatening and devastating pandemic; and WHEREAS, This day of solemn reflection for those lost to COVID-19 will also honor those who overcame this devastating virus, as well as the countless local frontline workers and small business owners who have remained steadfast in their commitment to the community and its residents during these difficult and trying times; and WHEREAS, Furthermore, on this vital day, participants are encouraged to light a candle as a way to pay just tribute to the essential and frontline workers who spent tireless hours caring for and providing services to the Albany community; it will also serve as a way to remember those who have lost their lives to COVID-19, and their families who continue to mourn their loss; and WHEREAS, Our society is deeply saddened at the loss of neighbors, family members, and friends but grateful for the opportunity to come together as a community and reflect upon the lives lost to this horrific pandemic; this Legislative Body encourages all New Yorkers across the State to pause and honor the memory of the lives of those victims and survivors; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to recognize March 31, 2021, as COVID-19 Remembrance and Tribute Day in the City of Albany, New York, a day to pause and remember the residents of Albany lost to the virus and to celebrate their lives; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to the Albany Tulip Court.