K 39: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim January 2025, as Technology Month in the State of New York

 Assembly Resolution No. 39 BY: M. of A. Durso LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim January 2025, as Technology Month in the State of New York WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize official months that are set aside to appreciate how technology betters the lives of citizens of New York State and changes the world as a whole; 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 January 2025, as Technology Month in the State of New York, in conjunction with the observance of National Technology Month; and WHEREAS, National Technology Day on January 6th, honors technological achievements that impact all Americans and New Yorkers each and every day; and WHEREAS, Technology keeps us organized, connected, healthy, and safe; it also improves productivity and gives us insight into how the world works; and WHEREAS, Technology is the basis of the application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes of human life which is capable of changing and manipulating the human environment; since technology is part of our everyday life, the profession is among the strongest and fastest-growing in the world; and WHEREAS, Technology is at the center of industries such as agriculture, healthcare, education, entertainment, foodservice and security, truly making the world go around; and WHEREAS, A couple areas of technology which continue to advance and affect our lives are applications or apps, and communications; today, we keep in touch with family, attend school, speak to our doctors, and conduct business through video meetings; and WHEREAS, We also use texts, websites and social media to communicate with people all across the globe; and WHEREAS, Technology continues to change the way we live and drive us further into the world of the future and we are grateful for those individuals who work in this trailblazing field; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to memorialize Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim January 2025, as Technology 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 Kathy Hochul, Governor of the State of New York.