LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to
proclaim July 19, 2015 as Ice Cream Day in the State of New York in
conjunction with the observance of National Ice Cream Day

WHEREAS, It is with great pleasure that this Legislative Body acknowl-
edges noteworthy events in America's history which deserve special
recognition such as the creation of Ice Cream Day; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to memorial-
ize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim July 19, 2015 as Ice Cream Day
in the State of New York in conjunction with the observance of National
Ice Cream Day; and
WHEREAS, In 1984, President Ronald Reagan designated July as National
Ice Cream Month and the third Sunday of the month as National Ice Cream
Day; he recognized ice cream as a fun and nutritious food that is
enjoyed by a full 90 percent of the nation's population; and
WHEREAS, Furthermore, in the Presidential Proclamation, President
Reagan called for all people of the United States to observe these
events with appropriate ceremonies and activities; and
WHEREAS, The dairy industry of the Empire State is second to none in
quality, productivity and tasty goodness; and
WHEREAS, New York's dairy farmers, producers and suppliers are inte-
gral to the economic vitality of the state, the region and the nation;
and
WHEREAS, Approximately nine percent of all the milk produced by United
States dairy farmers is used to produce ice cream, contributing signif-
icantly to the economic well-being of the nation's dairy industry; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to honor and pay
tribute to the dairy industry and officially recognize July 19, 2015 as
Ice Cream Day in the State of New York; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim July 19, 2015 as Ice
Cream Day in the State of New York in conjunction with the observance of
National Ice Cream Day; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to The Honorable Andrew M. Cuomo, Governor of the State of New
York.