LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to
proclaim May 2-6, 2016, as Teacher Appreciation Week in the State of New
York

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize official
weeks that are set aside to highlight the men and women who lend their
passion and skills to educating our children; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to memorialize Governor
Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim May 2-6, 2016, as Teacher Appreciation Week
in the State of New York, in conjunction with the observance of National
Teacher Appreciation Week; and
WHEREAS, In addition, National Teachers Day will be celebrated on
Tuesday, May 3, 2016; this day focuses on the teachers who work to make
public schools great places for students to succeed in life, as well as
to honor teachers and recognize the lasting contributions they make in
the lives of their students; and
WHEREAS, Our teachers are more than purveyors of knowledge in the
classroom, they also serve our students as role models and mentors and
positively impact the lives of students well beyond the classroom; and
WHEREAS, Few other professionals touch as many people as do teachers;
teachers in the State of New York and in communities across the Nation
will be in the spotlight the week of May 2-6, 2016, as students,
parents, school administrators and the general public learn how teachers
are making public schools accessible for every child; and
WHEREAS, The citizens of this great Empire State recognize our teach-
ers educate and nurture all students to be responsible citizens, crit-
ical thinkers and life-long learners to successfully compete in the
global marketplace; and
WHEREAS, It is the intent of this Legislative Body to recognize the
educators of New York State who work to open the minds of their students
to new ideas, knowledge and dreams; who keep American democracy alive by
laying the foundation for good citizenship; who fill many roles such as
listeners, explorers, role models, motivators and mentors; and who
continue to influence their students long after the school days are only
memories; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim May 2-6, 2016, as
Teacher Appreciation Week in the State of New York; 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.