Assembly Resolution No. 433 BY: M. of A. Salka MEMORIALIZING Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim July 5-9, 2021, as Hall of Fame Appreciation Week in the State of New York WHEREAS, It is with noble admiration and pride that this Legislative Body joyfully pays just recognition to those respected organizations and individuals whose bravery, skill and quiescent dignity bring extraordinary humanity to society; and WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim July 5-9, 2021, as Hall of Fame Appreciation Week in the State of New York; and WHEREAS, If there ever was a hall of fame capitol, New York State would be it; New York State is home to a wide variety of international and national halls of fame; and WHEREAS, The renowned shrine to our national pastime, the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown, lets you explore the history of the game through a newly-renovated museum featuring interactive exhibits, and the hallowed Hall of Fame Gallery, honoring the game's greatest players; and WHEREAS, From the diamond to the ring-boxing's rich heritage is honored and preserved through displays of fascinating memorabilia at the International Boxing Hall of Fame in Canastota; and WHEREAS, The National Abolition Hall of Fame in Peterboro, New York, honors antislavery abolitionists, their work to end slavery, and the legacy of that struggle, and strives to complete the second and ongoing abolition, the moral conviction to end racism; and WHEREAS, All of these Hall of Fames and many more throughout the great State of New York provide a tremendous service to constituents from all over the state, providing residents with the ability to learn about a wide array of subjects and the history behind these subjects; and WHEREAS, Furthermore, these Hall of Fames are struggling with the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic and some are in danger of closing their doors; these museums and Hall of Fames are historical monuments which should be honored for their extraordinary and steadfast service to the countless communities they serve; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim July 5-9, 2021, as Hall of Fame Appreciation Week in the State of New York; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Andrew M. Cuomo, Governor of the State of New York.