LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION memorializing Governor David A. Paterson to
proclaim June 2010 as Teen Work Safety Month in the State of New York

WHEREAS, Having a job can be a valuable part of a teen's learning and
development; and
WHEREAS, Each year, approximately 200,000 teenagers in the United
States are injured on the job, and about 70 teens are killed at work;
and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body acknowledges that the youth of this
great Empire State are our most valuable resource, and we must promote
not only job opportunities, but also safe and healthy jobs for our
youth; and
WHEREAS, Many teens will be heading into summer jobs and may not be
aware of the need for work permits, potential job hazards, or labor laws
designed to protect youth in the workplace; and
WHEREAS, The New York State Young Workers Safety and Health Project,
representing government agencies, community-based organizations, unions,
teachers' and parent groups, and others, is encouraging teens, schools,
parents and employers to learn more about the importance of teen safety
at work; and
WHEREAS, The New York State Agencies are working not only to inform
employers about the laws and regulations governing young workers, but
provide teens with the necessary information regarding their rights to a
safe and healthful place of employment, workplace hazards, and the legal
restrictions limiting the types of as well as the hours of employment;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
memorialize Governor David A. Paterson to proclaim June 2010 as Teen
Work Safety Month in the State of New York, to encourage New York's
communities to work together in reducing teen workplace injuries; 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.