LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to
proclaim May 2011 as Children's Awareness Month in New York State

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 Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim May 2011 as Children's
Awareness Month in New York State; and
WHEREAS, The designation of the month of May as Children's 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, The proclamation of May as Children's Awareness Month does so
demonstrably advance that spirit of united purpose and shared concern
which is the unalterable manifestation of our American experience; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim May 2011 as Children's
Awareness Month in New York State, 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 Andrew M. Cuomo, Governor of the State of New
York.