Bill Text: NY K00897 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim April 9, 2020, as Yellow Ribbon Day in the State of New York

Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill

Status: (Passed) 2020-06-10 - adopted [K00897 Detail]

Download: New_York-2019-K00897-Introduced.html

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Assembly Resolution No. 897

BY: M. of A. Stec

        MEMORIALIZING Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim
        April  9, 2020, as Yellow Ribbon Day in the State of
        New York

  WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to  pay  the  highest
tribute to the members of the United States Armed Forces during times of
crisis  who  have  so faithfully served their community and country with
courage and commitment contributing to the safety and welfare of  others
and  the  preservation  of  the  freedoms and democratic principles upon
which this State and Nation are founded; and

  WHEREAS, The dedication and sacrifices  of  our  military  personnel
ensure  our  continued  role  as  a  Nation which embodies the ideals of
democracy, and which is a defender of liberty for peoples throughout the
world; and

  WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and  in  full  accord  with  its
long-standing  traditions,  it  is the sense of this Legislative Body to
memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo  to  proclaim  April  9,  2020,  as
Yellow Ribbon Day in the State of New York; and

  WHEREAS,  Many  have  devoted  countless  hours  distributing yellow
ribbons around the State of New York to heighten awareness  and  support
of our service men and women who are serving our country, in addition to
promoting  unity and respect for those brave individuals who protect our
freedom; and

  WHEREAS, The banner of freedom will always wave over our beloved New
York and all of America, the Land of the Free and the Home of the Brave;
and

  WHEREAS, Residents of this great State must never forget the courage
with which these men and women served their country, and must  recognize
that  no  greater  debt  is  owed than that owed to those who gave their
lives for their beloved Nation and to those who continue to  be  missing
in action; and

  WHEREAS,  American  former Prisoners of War are heroes whose service
to our country will never be forgotten; these brave men and women fought
for their country and endured cruelties and deprivation as  they  helped
to  protect  our  Nation,  and  to liberate millions from the threats of
tyranny and terror, advancing the cause of freedom worldwide; and

  WHEREAS, The freedoms and security we cherish as Americans come at a
very high price for those serving in the military in times of  conflict;
it  is fitting and proper that we who are the beneficiaries of those who
risk  their  lives,  leaving  their   families   behind,   express   our
appreciation  and  eternal gratitude for their sacrifices and courageous
acts; now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its  deliberations  to
memorialize  Governor  Andrew  M.  Cuomo  to  proclaim April 9, 2020, as
Yellow Ribbon Day 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.