LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to
proclaim May 15-17, 2016, as the 81st Annual 4-H Capital Days in the
State of New York

WHEREAS, In the course of the evolving development of this Empire State,
if the ingredients of shared concern and responsive endeavor combine in
the symmetry of a commitment to governance, there have emerged among the
facilities of the State of New York certain dates which warrant commem-
oration; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, it is the sense of this Legislative Body to memori-
alize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim May 15-17, 2016, as the 81st
Annual 4-H Capital Days in the State of New York; and
WHEREAS, The event, which is coordinated by the New York State Associ-
ation of Cornell Cooperative Extension 4-H Youth Development Educators,
will involve approximately 100 participants representing every county in
New York State; and
WHEREAS, The objectives of 4-H Capital Days are: to achieve a better
understanding of the public policy process from a state government
perspective; to gain a better understanding of state-local government
relations; to provide an opportunity for delegates to meet and interact
with their legislators; to create an awareness of career opportunities
in New York State government; and to meet and exchange experiences with
delegates from other counties; and
WHEREAS, The rich history of 4-H Capital Days is recorded in the Coop-
erative Extension's Archives with photographs of 4-H members with past
Governors; in the 1940s, a meal at the Governor's Mansion was part of
this event and a treasured memory for all those who attended; and
WHEREAS, The 4-H Capital Days Program is specifically designed to
allow for greater participation in the machinery of governance; this
program focuses upon the legislative process with an explanation of
procedures and methods; and
WHEREAS, Through their sustained interest in the method and process of
governance, the 2016 participants in the 81st Annual 4-H Capital Days
program will so advance that spirit of united purpose and shared concern
which is the unalterable manifestation of our American experience; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim May 15-17, 2016, as the
81st Annual 4-H Capital Days in the State of New York, fully confident
that this program is so clearly in accord with our shared commitment to
preserve and to enhance the legacy which is our American heritage; 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.