Bill Text: NY K00259 | 2021-2022 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim July 2021, as Ice Cream Month in the State of New York

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-0)

Status: (Passed) 2021-05-10 - adopted [K00259 Detail]

Download: New_York-2021-K00259-Introduced.html

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Assembly Resolution No. 259

BY: M. of A. Buttenschon

        MEMORIALIZING Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim
        July  2021,  as  Ice Cream Month in the State of New
        York

  WHEREAS, It is  with  great  pleasure  that  this  Legislative  Body
acknowledges  noteworthy  events  in  America's  history  which  deserve
special recognition such as the creation of Ice Cream Month; 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 July 2021, as Ice Cream
Month in the State of New York, in conjunction with  the  observance  of
National Ice Cream Month; and

  WHEREAS,  In  1984,  President  Ronald  Reagan  designated  July  as
National Ice Cream Month and the third Sunday of the month  as  National
Ice Cream Day; he recognized ice cream as a fun and nutritious food that
is enjoyed by a full 90 percent of the nation's population; and

  WHEREAS,  Furthermore,  in  the Presidential Proclamation, President
Reagan called for all people of  the  United  States  to  observe  these
events with appropriate ceremonies and activities; and

  WHEREAS, According to the International Dairy Foods Association, ice
cream  is  an  $11 billion industry that supports 26,000 direct jobs and
generates $1.6 billion in direct wages; and

  WHEREAS, Approximately nine percent of  all  the  milk  produced  by
United  States  dairy farmers is used to produce ice cream, contributing
significantly to the economic well-being of the nation's dairy industry;
and

  WHEREAS, In its lifetime, a dairy cow can produce  enough  milk  for
nearly 9,000 gallons of ice cream; and

  WHEREAS,  Americans  consume  approximately  23 gallons of ice cream
each year; to make one gallon of ice cream, you need 12 pounds of  milk;
and

  WHEREAS,  Most  of the ice cream and frozen dessert manufacturers in
America have been in business for more than 50 years, and many are still
family-owned businesses; and

  WHEREAS, It was during World War II when ice cream became an  edible
morale  symbol;  in  1945,  the  United States Navy built a floating ice
cream parlor for our sailors fighting  in  the  Pacific;  when  the  war
ended,  and  dairy  product rationing was lifted, America celebrated its
victory with ice cream; the following year, Americans consumed  over  20
quarts  of ice cream per person; at this time, the entire world accepted
ice cream as a perfect summertime treat; and

  WHEREAS, The dairy industry of the Empire State is second to none in
quality, productivity and tasty goodness; and


  WHEREAS,  For  countless  generations,  Dairy  Farmers  have  worked
diligently to provide a surplus of dairy throughout the New  York  State
region;  in  addition,  they have proactively taken steps to improve cow
comfort and care, and have hosted area Farm Fests  to  educate  students
about cows and the dairy industry; and

  WHEREAS,  In  2020, Dairy Farms throughout New York came together to
help disperse thousands of gallons of milk to  families  in  need;  now,
therefore, be it

  RESOLVED,  That  this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim July 2021, as Ice Cream
Month in the State of New York, in conjunction with  the  observance  of
National Ice Cream Month; 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.