LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION memorializing Governor David A. Paterson to
proclaim October 23, 2009, as School Bus Driver Appreciation Day in the
State of New York

WHEREAS, Each school day, more than two million children are transported
to and from school in school buses in cities, towns and suburbs across
the State of New York; and
WHEREAS, The safety and well-being of these children are the utmost
concern to all New Yorkers and parents and schools entrust school bus
drivers with the welfare of these children; and
WHEREAS, The position of a school bus driver requires tremendous
responsibility; they have to maneuver through traffic regardless of road
conditions while maintaining the conduct of the children on the bus and
are looked upon for leadership and life-saving decision-making in the
event of an emergency; and
WHEREAS, School bus drivers delicately direct these children while
they are exiting the bus at their destination; when an adult is normally
at a bus stop to meet a child and is not present, they will keep that
child in their safe care until adult supervision is located or the child
can be returned to school; and
WHEREAS, Furthermore, school bus drivers may also be an important aid
in the fight against terrorism; they are able to observe any suspicious
activity or people along their bus route and communicate that informa-
tion to the proper authorities; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and pay
tribute to these dedicated professionals who deliver children throughout
this great Empire State safely every day of every school year; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
memorialize Governor David A. Paterson to proclaim October 23, 2009, as
School Bus Driver Appreciation Day in the State of New York; 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.