Assembly Resolution No. 1279

BY: M. of A. Rules (Ra)

MEMORIALIZING Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim
October 2018, as the Disability Employment Awareness
Month in the State of New York

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize
official months that are set aside to increase awareness of issues that
affect the lives of citizens of New York State; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long- standing traditions, it is the intent of this Legislative Body to
memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim October 2018, as
Disability Employment Awareness Month in the State of New York, in
conjunction with the observance of National Disability Employment
Awareness Month; and

WHEREAS, National Disability Employment Awareness Month is a
national campaign which raises awareness about disability employment
issues and celebrates the many and varied contributions of America's
workers with disabilities; this year's theme is: Inclusion Drives
Innovation; and

WHEREAS, More than 25 years after the signing of the Americans with
Disabilities Act, individuals with disabilities, including injured
veterans, are making immeasurable contributions to the workplace across
our State and Nation; and

WHEREAS, Not only does working bring about value and independence to
disabled individuals, but hiring disabled individuals enhances corporate
social responsibility and promotes diversity in the workplace; and

WHEREAS, New Yorkers with disabilities, like all New Yorkers, are
entitled to not only full participation in our society, but also full
opportunity in our society; their talents and contributions are vital to
the strength of our State's workforce and our future prosperity; and

WHEREAS, Together, we can ensure persons living with disabilities
have equal access to employment, and to an inclusive, supportive
workplace; and

WHEREAS, It is in the interest of New York State to recognize the
achievements which have been made thus far, and to continue these
efforts by promoting the awareness and fostering the understanding of
persons with disabilities; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim October 2018, as
Disability Employment Awareness Month in the State of New York; 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.