K 745: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim July 2025, as Lake Appreciation Month in the State of New York

 Assembly Resolution No. 745 BY: M. of A. Jones MEMORIALIZING Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim July 2025, as Lake Appreciation 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 increase awareness of issues that affect the lives of 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 Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim July 2025, as Lake Appreciation Month in the State of New York, in conjunction with the observance of National Lake Appreciation Month; and WHEREAS, Lake Appreciation Month is an opportunity to highlight the importance of lakes and reservoirs are among New York's most valuable natural resources; and WHEREAS, Lakes and reservoirs provide drinking water, irrigation, energy, recreation, scenic beauty, and habitat for wildlife; these beneficial uses have been of vital importance to New York's history, growth, and financial health; and WHEREAS, Lakes and reservoirs of this great Empire State improve the quality of life for all of New York's residents and their importance should not go unnoticed; and WHEREAS, The State of New York recognizes the need to protect these lakes and reservoirs for future generations; and RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to memorialize Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim July 2025, as Lake Appreciation 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.