K 695: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim September 14-20, 2025, as Truck Driver Appreciation Week in the State of New York

 Assembly Resolution No. 695 BY: M. of A. Durso MEMORIALIZING Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim September 14-20, 2025, as Truck Driver Appreciation 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 highlight the vital role and value of the men and women who deliver the essential goods and resources needed by all citizens of 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 Kathy Hochul to proclaim September 14-20, 2025, as Truck Driver Appreciation Week in the State of New York, in conjunction with the observance of National Truck Driver Appreciation Week; and WHEREAS, Nearly every aspect of daily life is made possible because a truck driver delivered the goods and resources people need; and WHEREAS, These 3.5 million professional men and women not only deliver our goods safely, securely, and on time, they also keep our highways safe; and WHEREAS, Professional truck drivers actively represent their industry daily on the nation's highways; they are an untapped resource in spreading the trucking industry's message of safety, essentiality and professionalism; and WHEREAS, America's Road Team participates in events across the country to reinforce the trucking industry's commitment to safety, sustainability and professionalism; and WHEREAS, The America's Road Team Captains also do ride-a-longs with policy makers and members of the media to show them first-hand what it takes to be safe on our highways; and WHEREAS, Truck Driver Appreciation Week takes on a special significance considering the crucial role truck drivers have played during the ongoing C4VID-19 pandemic; and WHEREAS, Truck Driver Appreciation Week is an important time for all New Yorkers to pay respect and thank all the professional truck drivers for their hard work and commitment in undertaking one of our economy's most demanding and important jobs; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to memorialize Kathy Hochul to proclaim September 14-20, 2025, as Truck Driver Appreciation 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.