LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to
proclaim Monday, October 1, 2012, as Animal Rescue Volunteer Day in the
State of New York

WHEREAS, It is the intent of this Legislative Body to memorialize Gover-
nor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim Monday, October 1, 2012, as Animal
Rescue Volunteer Day in the State of New York; and
WHEREAS, The United States has suffered a drastic economic crisis that
has left animals behind in abandoned homes to die or left on the door-
steps of overpopulated shelters and rescues; and
WHEREAS, Increased knowledge and awareness of animal rescue programs
throughout the United States will significantly lower the number of cats
and dogs euthanized and reduce the number of animals returned to a shel-
ter who have been rescued; and
WHEREAS, Between six to eight million cats and dogs are put into shel-
ters every year and animal rescue volunteers help to ensure that many
homeless animals receive the medical care they need, as well as a chance
to be adopted into a caring home; and
WHEREAS, One of the greatest weapons to fight against animal cruelty
is our children; teaching future generations to respect and love all
creatures lays the foundation for a healthy attitude toward animals; and
WHEREAS, Animal Rescue Volunteer Day will reduce the problem of pet
overpopulation, provide animals with good homes, and create awareness as
well as financial and educational resources for the problems animal
shelters face each day; and
WHEREAS, This auspicious occasion presents a unique opportunity for
this Legislative Body to recognize and pay tribute to the dedication and
accomplishment of all volunteers, past and present, and all those
engaged in the fight for saving the lives of animals; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the wellbeing and vitality of their community and have shown a
long and sustained commitment to excellence certainly have earned the
recognition and applause of all the citizens of this great Empire State;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim Monday, October 1,
2012, as Animal Rescue Volunteer Day in the State of New York; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to The Honorable Andrew M. Cuomo, Governor of the State of New
York.