Senate Resolution No. 3570

BY: Senator COMRIE

LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION memorializing Governor
Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim February 20, 2018, as
Day of Social Justice in the State of New York

WHEREAS, On February 20, 2018, citizens across the globe will come
together to celebrate The World Day of Social Justice which recognizes
the need to promote efforts to tackle world-wide issues such as poverty,
exclusion and unemployment; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to
memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim February 20th, 2018, as
Day of Social Justice in the State of New York, in conjunction with the
observance of World Day of Social Justice; and

WHEREAS, Social justice is an underlying principle for peaceful and
prosperous coexistence within and among nations; the principles of
social justice are upheld when we promote equality for all people; and

WHEREAS, In addition, social justice can only be advanced when
barriers people face because of gender, age, race, ethnicity, religion,
culture or disability are eradicated; and

WHEREAS, International organizations such as the United Nations and
the International Labour Office realize the importance of social justice
for all people by combating poverty, unemployment, and both social and
economic exclusion; and

WHEREAS, As recognized by participating Nations at the U.N. World
Summit For Social Development, social justice, solidarity, harmony and
equality within and among countries constitute the fundamental values of
all societies; and

WHEREAS, To achieve "a society for all" participating Nations at The
U.N. World Summit For Social Development made a commitment to the
creation of a framework for action to promote social justice at
national, regional and international levels; they also pledged to
promote the equitable distribution of income and greater access to
resources through equity and equality and opportunity for all; and

WHEREAS, These governments also recognized economic growth should
promote equity and social justice and that "a society for all" must be
based on social justice and respect for all human rights and fundamental
freedoms; and

WHEREAS, Each year, the observance of World Day of Social Justice
should support efforts of the international community in poverty
eradication, the promotion of full employment and decent work, gender
equity and justice for all; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim February 20, 2018, as
Day of Social Justice 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.