2009-J2407

Memorializing Governor David A. Paterson to proclaim June 13, 2009, as Right to Literacy Day in the State of New York

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2009-J2407


LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION memorializing Governor David A. Paterson to
proclaim June 13, 2009, as the Right to Literacy Day in the State of New
York

WHEREAS, Literate, informed citizens are essential to the productivity
of our Nation and the survival of our democratic institutions; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, it is the sense of this Legislative Body to memori-
alize Governor David A. Paterson to proclaim June 13, 2009, as the Right
to Literacy Day, a day to promote literacy awareness in the State of New
York; and
WHEREAS, Transforming the current literacy system is the highest
priority for all communities where all of our citizens have the opportu-
nity to be educated; and
WHEREAS, All citizens are able to overcome the natural barriers that
emerge when one is illiterate; and
WHEREAS, Not only monetary barriers, but in addition, barriers involv-
ing insurance coverage, homeownership and unemployment will be overcome
more often when leaders proactively ensure the right to literacy; and
WHEREAS, America can inspire generations of young people to embrace
their educational journey and acknowledge that the first step in this
journey is to be given the gift of literacy; and
WHEREAS, America can once again emerge as a global leader in education
and inspire the world to adhere to similar literacy values; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to extend its high-
est commendation to all of the individuals who have been involved with
battling illiteracy, past and present, noting the importance of their
work and their enduring commitment to all; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
memorialize Governor David A. Paterson to proclaim June 13, 2009, as the
Right to Literacy Day, in the State of New York, a day to promote liter-
acy awareness; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to The Honorable David A. Paterson, Governor of the State of New
York.

actions

  • 03 / Jun / 2009
    • REFERRED TO FINANCE
  • 04 / Jun / 2009
    • REPORTED TO CALENDAR FOR CONSIDERATION
  • 04 / Jun / 2009
    • ADOPTED

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