Senate Resolution No. 4436

BY: Senator HAMILTON

MEMORIALIZING Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim
June 23, 2018, as Public Service Day in the State of
New York

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to distinguish
official days that are set aside to recognize the valuable contributions
of public servants whose work enhances the lives of citizens of New York
State; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to
memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim June 23, 2018, as
Public Service Day in the State of New York, in conjunction with the
observance of National Public Service Day; and

WHEREAS, The United Nations' Public Service Day is held on June 23rd
each year; it recognizes that democracy and successful governance are
built on the foundation of a competent civil service; and

WHEREAS, The United Nations Public Service Day celebrates the value
and virtue of public service to the community, highlights the
contribution of public service in the development process, recognizes
the work of public servants, and encourages young people to pursue
careers in the public sector; and

WHEREAS, Since the first Awards Ceremony in 2003, the United Nations
has received an increasing number of submissions from all around the
world; and

WHEREAS, The United Nations (UN) holds a Public Service Awards
ceremony each year; it rewards the creative achievements and
contributions of public service institutions worldwide; and

WHEREAS, Public Service Awards ceremony promotes the role,
professionalism and visibility of public service; at the same time,
Africa Public Service Day is celebrated in Africa to coincide with the
United Nations Public Service Day; and

WHEREAS, Many public service organizations and departments around
the world celebrate this day by holding various events to recognize the
valuable role that public servants play in making improvements in
society; and

WHEREAS, Activities include: information days featuring stalls and
booths about the public service; organized lunches with guest speakers;
internal awards ceremonies within public service agencies or
departments; and special announcements to honor public servants; and

WHEREAS, In recognition of their dedication, commitment and efforts
on behalf of their community and their profession, it is the sense of
this Legislative Body to extend its highest commendation to all public
servants throughout 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 June 23, 2018, as
Public Service Day in the State of New York, in conjunction with the
observance of National Public Service Day; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to The Honorable Andrew M. Cuomo, Governor of the State of
New York.