LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION memorializing Governor David A. Paterson to
proclaim May 2010 as Children Awareness Month in the State of New York

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that the children of
today are the citizens and leaders of tomorrow; and
WHEREAS, It is the further sense of this Legislative Body that the
children of the State of New York are its most precious resource and
that, as such, they merit the support, encouragement and protection of
this State and Nation; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern and fully in accord with its long-
standing traditions, it is the intent of this Legislative Body to memo-
rialize Governor David A. Paterson to proclaim May 2010 as Children
Awareness Month in the State of New York; and
WHEREAS, The designation of the month of May as Children Awareness
Month is illustrative of this Legislative Body's commitment to fostering
opportunities and contributing to the quality of life of the youth of
this great Empire State; and
WHEREAS, The proclamation of May as Children Awareness Month does so
demonstrably advance that spirit of united purpose and shared concern
which is the unalterable manifestation of our American experience; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
memorialize Governor David A. Paterson to proclaim May 2010 as Children
Awareness Month in the State of New York, recognizing the significance
of the role the children of New York will play in shaping the future of
our State, our society, and our government; 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.