Senate Resolution No. 3620

BY: Senator COMRIE

MEMORIALIZING Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim
February 2018, as Parent Leadership Month in the
State of New York

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize
official months that are set aside to increase awareness of concerns
that affect the lives of citizens of the State of New York; 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 2018, as
Parent Leadership Month in the State of New York, in conjunction with
the observance of National Parent Leadership Month; and

WHEREAS, Parent Leadership is an essential and effective means of
strengthening families and preventing child abuse and neglect; and

WHEREAS, Meaningful parent leadership occurs when parents gain the
knowledge and skills necessary to function in leadership roles and
present a "parent voice" to help shape the direction of their families,
programs and communities; and

WHEREAS, Parent Leadership Month will highlight the many
opportunities available for parents, policymakers and other community
members to engage in partnerships with the goal of building and
supporting strong, safe families; and

WHEREAS, Celebrated in communities around the world, Parent
Leadership Month strives to raise public awareness about the important
roles parents play in shaping the lives of children, and recognizes the
extraordinary courage and tenacity of parents who have reached out to
make improvements in their families and communities; and

WHEREAS, In addition, this vital month of recognition expands
opportunities for parent leaders to participate in meaningful Parent
Leadership activities at the local, state and national levels; and

WHEREAS, It is imperative that there be greater public awareness of
this important issue, and more must be done to increase activities
designed to strengthen our families at a local, state and national
level; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim February 2018, as
Parent Leadership Month 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.