Bill Text: NY K00434 | 2021-2022 | General Assembly | Introduced
Bill Title: Memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim October 2021, as Careers in Construction Month in the State of New York
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: (Passed) 2021-06-09 - adopted [K00434 Detail]
Download: New_York-2021-K00434-Introduced.html
Assembly Resolution No. 434 BY: M. of A. Hunter MEMORIALIZING Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim October 2021, as Careers in Construction Month in the State of New York, in conjunction with National Careers in Construction Month WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize official months that are set aside to increase public awareness and appreciation of professionals who work in New York State; 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 October 2021, as Careers in Construction Month in the State of New York; and WHEREAS, Careers in Construction Month is an annual month designated to increase public awareness and appreciation of construction craft professionals and the entire construction workforce; and WHEREAS, During this month, employers, associations and schools are encouraged to conduct job fairs, panel discussions, and local community events to inform students of the vast employment opportunities in construction; and WHEREAS, The construction industry is one of our nation's largest industries, employing more than 5 million individuals in the United States; and WHEREAS, The construction industry needs 1.4 million new craft professionals by 2022; and WHEREAS, The National Center of Construction, Education and Research (NCCER) was created by the construction industry to standardize training and enhance the industry's image by promoting the hard work and dedication of our nation's craft professionals; and WHEREAS, The Merit Apprenticeship Alliance, Inc. is a statewide consortium of more than 125 quality-driven, open shop building and heavy construction contractors who promote careers in construction and participate in New York State registered apprenticeship training programs in the Carpentry, Operating Engineer (heavy equipment), Skilled Craft Laborer, Ironworking, and Cement Finishing/Masonry trades; and WHEREAS, The Merit Apprenticeship Alliance, Inc. is a proud supporter of NCCER and its objectives to promote sustainable careers in the construction industry; and WHEREAS, The mission of NCCER's Build Your Future initiative is to narrow the skills gap by guiding America's youth and displaced workers into opportunities that lead to long-term rewarding careers in construction; and WHEREAS, The goal of the Build Your Future initiative is to shift the public's negative perception about careers in the construction industry and provide a path for individuals to become craft professionals; and WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is pleased to honor the construction craft professionals and the critical role they play in the development of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim October 2021, as Careers in Construction Month 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.