LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to
proclaim April 2012 as School Crossing Guard Appreciation Month in the
State of New York

WHEREAS, A great State is only as great as those persons who give exem-
plary service to their community, whether through participation in
voluntary programs, through unique personal achievement in their profes-
sion or other endeavors or simply through a lifetime of good citizen-
ship; and
WHEREAS, School Crossing Guards are a vital and integral part of our
educational system and of the daily lives of children all across the
great State of New York; and
WHEREAS, School Crossing Guards are trusted with the responsibility of
protecting our children as they go to school, our elderly citizens as
they go about their daily lives, and anyone else in need of assistance;
and
WHEREAS, School Crossing Guards are responsible for safely crossing
children both prior to and at the conclusion of each school day; and
WHEREAS, Parents and schools entrust School Crossing Guards with the
lives and well-being of their children; the crossing guard's primary
responsibility is to see that elementary school age children cross the
street in marked crosswalks and in a manner which provides for their
maximum safety; and
WHEREAS, School Crossing Guards also instruct children on how to cross
a street safely when they are alone or when an adult is not available to
assist them, both when there is and when there is no crossing light; and
WHEREAS, School Crossing Guards do an outstanding job of protecting
children from the hazards of crossing the street, including the busy
intersections of the State's largest and busiest cities, including New
York City; and
WHEREAS, School Crossing Guards are a welcome and familiar part of a
child's day; many know the name of every child who walks through their
station, as well as the names of their parents or caretakers; and
WHEREAS, The 104th Precinct of the New York City Police Department
commissions several of our State's finest school crossing guards; and
WHEREAS, With great pride, the School Crossing Guards of New York
State have maintained a perfect record of crossing children to and from
school, in all types of weather, during the school year; and
WHEREAS, It is fitting and proper to acknowledge and express appreci-
ation for the labors of these dedicated individuals whose contribution
to the safety and protection of our children and others, though not
often recognized, is significant; and
WHEREAS, Many police departments and police precincts throughout the
great State of New York take the time to honor, recognize, and appreci-
ate the service of these guards; this Legislative Body is justly proud
to note, in particular, the efforts of the 104th Precinct of the New
York City Police Department in this regard; and
WHEREAS, As the closing of the school year approaches, it is an appro-
priate time to warmly acknowledge, commend and salute the School Cross-
ing Guards of New York State for their devotion to and care of our chil-
dren, our most precious resource, throughout the year; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim April 2012 as School
Crossing Guard Recognition Month in the State of New York; and be it
further

RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to The Honorable Andrew M. Cuomo, Governor of the State of New
York and to the 104th Precinct of the New York City Police Department.