LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION memorializing Governor David A. Paterson to
proclaim January 2010 as Letter Writing Month in the State of New York

WHEREAS, A card or letter in the mail is like an unexpected visit from a
friend, a way to connect with friends or absent loved ones which stands
out among the digital clutter of voice mails and e-mails; and
WHEREAS, In an age when we so often use e-mail, text messaging and
other forms of digital and electronic communication, we overlook the
advantages of a well-written letter which can incorporate more detail
and completeness of thought; and
WHEREAS, As a form of personal expression, letter writing can chal-
lenge one's creativity and add to their thought development processes;
and
WHEREAS, Personal letter writing is a timeless art which can express
feelings of appreciation, apology, congratulation or condolence; and
WHEREAS, Letters have a lasting importance, often forming the basis of
one's memoirs, documenting family history and guiding future generations
and, as a business tool, nothing is as effective as putting it in writ-
ing to ensure clarity and understanding; and
WHEREAS, Unlike other forms of communication, card and letter writing
are timeless, personal and immediately tangible; and
WHEREAS, Each of us can bring to mind notes and letters which have
touched us and we are reminded daily of the appreciation with which
those serving our nation, especially overseas, welcome the notes and
letters they receive not only from their friends and loved ones, but
those they receive as well from grateful citizens they will never know;
and
WHEREAS, The writing, sending and receiving of letters, postcards and
greeting cards is a tradition which has contributed to the preservation
of our nation's history and has, on occasion, changed lives; now, there-
fore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
memorialize Governor David A. Paterson to proclaim January 2010 as
Letter Writing Month in the State of New York in keeping with the obser-
vance of National Card and Letter Writing Month, the United States
Postal Service's annual month-long effort to promote literacy and cele-
brate the art of letter writing; 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.