LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION memorializing Governor David A. Paterson to
proclaim May 2009 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 2009 as Children
Awareness Month in New York State; 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 noble Empire State; and
WHEREAS, It is our moral obligation to recognize the needs of children
of this present generation, contributing to their health, physical and
educational development which grants them the opportunity to help them-
selves toward a better future; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations and
memorialize Governor David A. Paterson to proclaim the month of May 2009
as Children Awareness Month in the State of New York, recognizing the
significance of the role the children of New York State 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.