LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to
proclaim March 20-26, 2016, as Surveyors Week in the State of New York,
in conjunction with the observance of National Surveyors Week

WHEREAS, There are more than 1,500 professional land surveyors in New
York State, and more than 45,000 professional land surveyors nationwide;
and
WHEREAS, Land surveyors were instrumental in the formation of the
layout of property boundaries in New York and the rest of the United
States, providing our citizens the opportunity to enjoy the dream of
property ownership; and
WHEREAS, United States Presidents George Washington, Thomas Jefferson,
John Adams and Abraham Lincoln all served as surveyors, contributing to
the historical mapping of the United States in its early years; and
WHEREAS, The nature of surveying has developed since the Colonial Era
to include hydrographic surveys, engineering surveys utilized in the
study and selection of engineering construction, geodetic surveys to
determine the precise global positioning for activities such as aircraft
and missile navigation, and cartographic surveys used for mapping and
charting; and
WHEREAS, The surveying profession in New York requires special educa-
tion and experience, training, the knowledge of applied mathematics,
other technical and research skills, and passage of both a national and
state-specific examination; and
WHEREAS, The role of the professional surveyor has been, and continues
to be, integral in the development and advancement of our State and
Nation; and
WHEREAS, There are 18 affiliated regional professional land surveying
organizations in New York State that combine to form the New York State
Association of Professional Land Surveyors and are affiliated with the
National Society of Professional Land Surveyors; and
WHEREAS, New Yorkers recognize the important contributions of profes-
sional land surveyors to the historical and current layout of the state
and country, and acknowledge the important decisions that professional
land surveyors make on the basis of specialized knowledge and expertise;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim March 20-26, 2016, as
Surveyors Week in the State of New York, in conjunction with the obser-
vance of National Surveyors Week; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to The Honorable Andrew M. Cuomo, Governor of the State of New
York.