K 76: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim February 16-22, 2025, as Engineers Week in the State of New York

 Assembly Resolution No. 76 BY: M. of A. Santabarbara   memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim February 16-22, 2025, as Engineers Week in the State of New York WHEREAS, It is the prerogative of this Legislative Body to recognize and commend professions whose work protects and enhances the life, health and safety of the public; and WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to memorialize Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim February 16-22, 2025, as Engineers Week in the State of New York, in conjunction with the observance of National Engineers Week; and WHEREAS, Professional engineers and engineering firms, through a rigorous education, training and licensure process are charged with the practical application of the principles of math, science, and technology; and WHEREAS, Engineering firms and professional engineers in New York State provide ongoing improvement to the environment through the disciplines of civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, environmental and geotechnical engineering; and WHEREAS, Engineering consists of consultation, investigation, evaluation, planning, design or supervision of construction or operation in connection with utilities, structures, buildings, machines, equipment, processes, works, or projects wherein the safeguarding of life, health and property is concerned, when such service or work requires the application of engineering principles and data; and WHEREAS, The utilization of professional engineers and engineering firms affords a necessary safeguard aimed at ensuring safe roadways, bridges, mass transit and air travel; and WHEREAS, The work of engineers and engineering firms is vital to foster consistent and reliable energy delivery; and WHEREAS, The work of engineers delivers clean drinking water, the treatment of wastewater and the safe management of storm and overflow water; and WHEREAS, The employment of professional engineers is vital to the advancement of buildings that stand strong housing families, businesses and industry for generations; and WHEREAS, The utilization of professional engineers and engineering firms is vital to promoting clean indoor air, healthful building systems and the efficient delivery of comfortable environments; and WHEREAS, The work of engineers undoes environmental degradation, restores natural habitats and enhances access to the outdoors; and WHEREAS, Modern life would be unrecognizable without the application of the principles of engineering and the hard work of professional engineers and engineering firms; and WHEREAS, Engineers Week is a time to ensure a diverse and well-educated future engineering workforce by increasing understanding of and interest in engineering and technology careers; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to memorialize Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim February 16-22, 2025, as Engineers Week in the State of New York; and be it further RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to The Honorable Kathy Hochul, Governor of the State of New York; and John T. Evers, PhD, President/CEO of the American Council of Engineering Companies of New York.