2017-J1892

Memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim May 9, 2017, as Teacher Appreciation Day in the State of New York

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2017-J1892



Senate Resolution No. 1892

BY: Senator PARKER

MEMORIALIZING Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim
May 9, 2017, as Teacher Appreciation Day in the
State of New York

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to officially
highlight the professionals who use their skills, patience, and
compassion to educate our children; and

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body memorializes Governor Andrew M. Cuomo
to proclaim May 9, 2017, as Teacher Appreciation Day in the State of New
York, in conjunction with the observance of National Teacher
Appreciation Day; and

WHEREAS, National Teachers Day will be celebrated on Tuesday, May 9,
2017; this day honors our teachers who help to build a platform of
success for students' future; and

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body wishes to recognize the impact that
all of our teachers have on students; preschool, elementary, secondary
teachers, ELL teachers, Career and Technical Education teachers, and
teachers of children with special needs; and

WHEREAS, Our teachers serve as mentors, providing support for
students to develop critical thinking skills in order to become
responsible and informed members of society, which is necessary to our
American democracy; and

WHEREAS, Teachers in the State of New York, and across the Nation,
will be given the special recognition that they deserve May 9, 2017,
further educating all of us on how they make schools accessible for
every child and celebrate diversity in the classroom, cultivating
tolerance and acceptance among students; and

WHEREAS, It is the intent of this Legislative Body to recognize the
educators of New York State who teach our students with open minds, who
cultivate open-mindedness in our students, and who demonstrate their
dedication on a daily basis, overcoming obstacles alongside students;
now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim May 9, 2017, as Teacher
Appreciation Day in the State of New York; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to The Honorable Andrew M. Cuomo, Governor of the State of
New York.

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  • 28 / Apr / 2017
    • REFERRED TO FINANCE
  • 02 / May / 2017
    • REPORTED TO CALENDAR FOR CONSIDERATION
  • 02 / May / 2017
    • ADOPTED

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