LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to
proclaim May 2015 as Be Kind to Animals Month in the State of New York

WHEREAS, Millions of animals across New York and throughout the United
States are abused, abandoned and neglected; and
WHEREAS, Animal abuse and neglect result in unnecessary pain and
suffering; it is imperative that we encourage empathy and compassion for
animals; and
WHEREAS, Our efforts to promote environmental conservation, protect
endangered species, prevent habitat destruction and global warming must
be achieved; and
WHEREAS, Encouraging kindness to animals will promote humane treat-
ment, respect for the role of animals in nature, and the need to control
the overpopulation of animals, which leads to needless euthanasia and
the suffering of animals; and
WHEREAS, A designated time period for the awareness of animal care and
broader societal goals will serve as an educational tool to impart rele-
vant knowledge in students and adults alike; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim May 2015 as Be Kind to
Animals Month in the State of New York, and to encourage students and
educational organizations statewide to participate in trainings, activ-
ities and other programming; 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.