Assembly Resolution No. 2442

BY: M. of A. Rules (Hunter)

MEMORIALIZING Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim
October 2024, as Careers in Construction 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 public awareness and
appreciation of professionals who work in 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 Kathy Hochul to proclaim October 2024, as Careers
in Construction Month in the State of New York, in conjunction with the
observance of National Careers in Construction Month; and

WHEREAS, Careers in Construction Month is an annual month designated
to increase public awareness and appreciation of construction craft
professionals and the entire construction workforce; and

WHEREAS, During this month, employers, associations and schools are
encouraged to conduct job fairs, panel discussions, and local community
events to inform students of the vast employment opportunities in
construction; and

WHEREAS, The construction industry is one of our nation's largest
industries and is the backbone of all U.S. infrastructure; and

WHEREAS, As of January 2023, approximately 7.8 million people are
employed by the construction industry, which makes up about 2.9% of the
U.S. workforce; and

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is pleased to honor the construction
craft professionals and the critical role they play in the development
of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
memorialize Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim October 2024, as Careers
in Construction 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 Kathy Hochul, Governor of the State of New
York.