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.