2019-K855

Expressing sincere, heartfelt condolences to those New Yorkers, and those around the United States and the world who have lost their lives to COVID-19

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2019-K855



Assembly Resolution No. 855

BY: M. of A. McDonald

EXPRESSING sincere, heartfelt condolences to those
New Yorkers, and those around the United States and
the world who have lost their lives to COVID-19

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body, representing the people of the State
of New York, is deeply moved to express its sincere, heartfelt
condolences to those New Yorkers, and those around the United States and
the world who have lost their lives to COVID-19; and

WHEREAS, The Coronavirus Disease 2019, a global pandemic, has
created an unprecedented health crisis that has caused significant
economic risks and harm to the well-being of the businesses,
organizations and citizens in New York State; and

WHEREAS, More than 5.3 million cases of COVID-19 have been reported
worldwide, with at least 342,000 deaths; to date, the State of New York
has 358,000 confirmed cases and 23,195 deaths; and

WHEREAS, During these unprecedented times, this Legislative Body
recognizes the devastating loss of life from this life-threatening
virus, and shares the grief and heartache with the family members and
loved ones of those who have lost their lives to COVID-19; and

WHEREAS, Each and every New Yorker has been affected in one way or
another by knowing someone who has suffered under the guise of this
horrific pandemic; the memory of those who have died will forever be
imprinted in the hearts of all the citizens of this great Empire State;
now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
express sincere, heartfelt condolences to those New Yorkers, and those
around the United States and the world who have lost their lives to
COVID-19; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the families of all those who have died from the novel
coronavirus.

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  • 27 / May / 2020
    • INTRODUCED
  • 28 / May / 2020
    • ADOPTED

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