LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to
proclaim May 23-27, 2011, as School Crossing Guard Recognition Week in
the State of New York

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 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 an adult is not available to
assist them, both when there is or is not a 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, 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 protection of our children, though not often recognized, is
significant; 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 May 23-27, 2011, as
School Crossing Guard Recogition Week 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.