LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION memorializing Governor David A. Paterson to
proclaim April 19-25, 2009, as Volunteer Week in the State of New York

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to call attention to
the dedicated efforts of those individuals from across the State of New
York who volunteer their time and energies in service to the community;
and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to memorial-
ize Governor David A. Paterson to proclaim April 19-25, 2009, as Volun-
teer Week in the State of New York, in conjunction with National
Volunteer Week; and
WHEREAS, The entire community can effect positive change with any
volunteer action no matter how big or small; and
WHEREAS, Volunteers can connect with local community service opportu-
nities through hundreds of community service organizations like Volun-
teer Centers; and
WHEREAS, Millions of volunteers working in their communities utilize
their time and talent daily to make a real difference in the lives of
children, adults and the elderly; and
WHEREAS, During this week, all over the nation, service projects will
be performed and volunteers recognized for their commitment to service;
and
WHEREAS, The giving of oneself in service to another empowers the
giver and the recipient; and
WHEREAS, Experience teaches us that government by itself cannot solve
all of our nation's social problems; and
WHEREAS, Our country's volunteer force of over 64 million people is a
great treasure; and
WHEREAS, Volunteers are vital to our future as a caring and productive
nation; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
memorialize Governor David A. Paterson to proclaim April 19-25, 2009, as
Volunteer Week in the State of New York and urge citizens to volunteer
and celebrate people in action in their communities; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to The Honorable David A. Paterson, Governor of New York State.