Assembly Resolution No. 320

BY: M. of A. Jackson

MEMORIALIZING Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim
April 24, 2025, as Take a Child to Work Day and
Beyond in the State of New York

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize
official days that are set aside to increase awareness of educational
programs designed to teach our children the importance of making an
honest living, the value of hard work, and the development of a strong
work ethic; 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 April 24, 2025, as Take a
Child to Work Day and Beyond in the State of New York, in conjunction
with the observance of the national Take a Child to Work Day and Beyond;
and

WHEREAS, Take a Child to Work Day and Beyond is an initiative by the
non-profit organization Junior Achievement, which is dedicated to giving
young people the knowledge and skills they need to raise their
aspirations and helping them overcome societal barriers in order to
reach their full potential; and

WHEREAS, Since launching in 1993 as Take Our Daughters to Work Day,
the program has expanded its mission, becoming Take Our Daughters and
Sons to Work Day in 2003, and Take a Child to Work Day and Beyond in
2024; and

WHEREAS, On the fourth Thursday in April, tens of millions of youths
and adults in workplaces across the county participate in the program;
and

WHEREAS, Designed to be more than a single career day, the Take a
Child to Work Day and Beyond program bridges the gap between education
and the workplace, providing young people with hands-on experiences that
help them envision their futures in meaningful ways

WHEREAS, Exposing children to what a parent or mentor does during
the work day is important, but showing them the value of their
education, helping them discover the power and possibilities of work and
family life, providing boys and girls a chance to share how they
envision the future, and allowing them to begin steps toward their goals
in a hands-on and interactive environment is key to their achieving
success; and

WHEREAS, Participants are encouraged to post videos, photos, and
stories about how they have been influenced in their professional roles,
as well as post conversations with children on topics such as Education
Planning, Self-Discovery and Bullying Prevention; and

WHEREAS, By bringing children together, we all contribute to
creating a more equitable world at home, at school, and in the
workplace; and


WHEREAS, This year, we are celebrating the opportunities kids will
discover and those for parents, mentors, and the community to be
involved in this unique educational experience; and

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those
educational programs aimed to enhance the well-being and vitality of the
youth of our communities certainly have earned the recognition and
applause of all the citizens of this great Empire State; now, therefore,
be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
memorialize Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 24, 2025, as Take a
Child to Work Day and Beyond 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.