K 367: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 21-25, 2025, as Work Zone Awareness Week in the State of New York

 Assembly Resolution No. 367 BY: M. of A. Slater MEMORIALIZING Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 21-25, 2025, as Work Zone Awareness Week in the State of New York WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize official weeks that are set aside to increase awareness of the safety and protection of our Work Zone workers; and WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to memorialize Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 21-25, 2025, as Work Zone Awareness Week in the State of New York, in conjunction with the observance of National Work Zone Awareness Week; and WHEREAS, National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW) is intended to bring national attention to motorist and worker safety and mobility issues in work zones; and WHEREAS, This annual spring campaign, held at the start of construction season, encourages safe driving through highway work zones, and encourages drivers to use extra caution in work zones; and WHEREAS, Since 1999, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has diligently worked with the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) and the American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA) to coordinate and sponsor the event; and WHEREAS, It is imperative that there be greater awareness of this serious issue, and more must be done to increase activity at the local, State and National levels; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to memorialize Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 21-25, 2025, as Work Zone Awareness Week 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.