Senate Resolution No. 583

BY: Senator STAVISKY

MEMORIALIZING Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim
March 19-25, 2023, as Surveyors' Week in the State
of New York, in conjunction with the observance of
National Surveyors Week

WHEREAS, Land surveyors have been instrumental in determining the
boundaries of property throughout New York State and the nation,
enabling the populace to fulfill the dream of property ownership; and

WHEREAS, Some of our most distinguished forefathers were land
surveyors, including Presidents George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and
John Adams; these founders of our country contributed to the historic
mapping of the United States in its early years; and

WHEREAS, Since the Colonial Period, the nature of surveying has
evolved to include hydrographic surveys, engineering surveys in
construction, geodetic surveys which determine precise global
positioning for aircraft and missile navigation, and cartographic
surveys used for mapping and charting; and

WHEREAS, Professional surveyors in the State of New York must
complete rigorous educational and experiential training, know applied
mathematics, provide technical and research skills and must pass both a
national and a state-specific examination; and

WHEREAS, There are more than 1,400 professional land surveyors in
New York State and more than 45,000 nationwide, whose profession has
been, and continues to be, essential in the development and advancement
of our State and Nation; and

WHEREAS, It is important to recognize the contributions of
professional land surveyors to the layout of the state and country as
well as their specialized knowledge and expertise; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
memorialize Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim March 19-25, 2023, as
Surveyors' Week in the State of New York, in conjunction of National
Surveyors Week; and be it further

RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the Honorable Kathy Hochul, Governor of the State of New
York.