Assembly Resolution No. 492

BY: M. of A. Lunsford

MEMORIALIZING Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim
November 8, 2023, as STEAM Day in the State of New
York

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize
official days that are set aside to highlight the significance of strong
science, technology, engineering, art and mathmatics skills; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to
memorialize Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim November 8, 2023, as STEAM
Day in the State of New York, in conjunction with the observance of
National STEAM Day; and

WHEREAS, Celebrated annually on November 8th, National STEAM Day
focuses on helping students advance in STEAM fields as we continue to
push the boundaries of exploration and soar into the future; and

WHEREAS, STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and
Math and is a common acronym in the education world to refer to the ways
in which these important subjects and skills can be used in schools,
future careers, and educational activities; and

WHEREAS, STEAM takes STEM one step further by emphasizing the arts,
taking inspiration from the field and applying its concepts in
cross-discipline learning that supports creativity in science,
mathematics and more; and

WHEREAS, STEAM education programs are a vital component to pushing
society forward, and more must be done at a local, State and National
level to find fun and engaging ways to teach our students; now,
therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
memorialize Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim November 8, 2023, as STEAM
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 Kathy Hochul, Governor of the State of New
York.