K 197: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim March 15, 2025, as Essential Workers Day in the State of New York

 Assembly Resolution No. 197 BY: M. of A. Durso MEMORIALIZING Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim March 15, 2025, as Essential Workers Day in the State of New York WHEREAS, It is the conviction of this Legislative Body that those individuals who faithfully serve the needs of the community and its citizens with steadfast dedication and compassionate commitment profoundly strengthen our shared commitment to family and community life; and WHEREAS, It is, furthermore, the practice of this Legislative Body to recognize the efforts of essential workers who, in providing vital care and support to people in the communities across New York State, serve to enhance the quality of life for our residents; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to memorialize Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim March 15, 2025, as Essential Workers Day in the State of New York; and WHEREAS, Essential Workers Day is a day set aside to show appreciation to all the essential workers whose efforts may have gone unnoticed during the Covid-19 pandemic; and WHEREAS, Essential workers include: Sanitation workers, Police, First Responders, Supermarket workers and other essential retail personnel, Healthcare workers, Delivery Services, Private and Public Sector Unions, Truck Drivers, Postal Workers, National Guard and Reservists, Educators, Utility Workers, Elder Care Services, Transit System, Manufacturing Industry, Human Services Providers, and Food Banks; and WHEREAS, While others are safely under quarantine, these loyal and dependable public servants continue to travel and provide essential services to the residents of New York State; and WHEREAS, Understanding the risks involved, essential workers perform their duties with tireless devotion and commitment; and WHEREAS, Employers as well as New Yorkers across the State should celebrate Essential Workers Day by taking a moment to just say thank you to the essential workers in their community; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who enhance the quality of life in their community and have shown a long and sustained commitment to the maintenance of high standards in their profession, certainly have earned the recognition and applause of all the citizens of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to memorialize Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim March 15, 2025, as Essential Workers 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 Kathy Hochul, Governor of the State of New York.