Assembly Resolution No. 304

BY: M. of A. Slater

MEMORIALIZING Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim
April 17-21, 2023, as Work Zone Awareness Week in
the State of New York

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize
official weeks that are set aside to increase awareness of the safety
and protection of our Work Zone workers; and

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to memorialize
Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 17-21, 2023, as Work Zone
Awareness Week in the State of New York, in conjunction with the
observance of National Work Zone Awareness Week; and

WHEREAS, National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW) is intended to
bring national attention to motorist and worker safety and mobility
issues in work zones; and

WHEREAS, This annual spring campaign, held at the start of
construction season, encourages safe driving through highway work zones,
and encourages drivers to use extra caution in work zones; and

WHEREAS, Since 1999, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has
diligently worked with the American Association of State Highway and
Transportation Officials (AASHTO) and the American Traffic Safety
Services Association (ATSSA) to coordinate and sponsor the event; and

WHEREAS, This year's theme, "Work Zones are a Sign to Slow Down",
features a poster with a vehicle driving along a winding road surrounded
by work zone technologies that make work zones safer for workers and
motorists; and

WHEREAS, It is imperative that there be greater awareness of this
serious issue, and more must be done to increase activity at the local,
State and National levels; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
memorialize Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 17-21, 2023, as Work
Zone Awareness Week 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.