LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to
proclaim November 4-10, 2016, the week prior to our national Veteran's
Day, held yearly on November 11th, as Veterans Awareness Week in New
York State

WHEREAS, November 11th is a national holiday set aside for Americans to
pay homage to the veterans of our military service organizations; and
WHEREAS, Throughout our Nation's history, the men and women of Ameri-
ca's Armed Forces have preserved our freedom, protected our security and
upheld our democratic values; from the battles of the American Revo-
lution through the crucible of two world wars to the war on terrorism
today, our men and women in uniform have stood proudly in defense of the
United States and in the cause of liberty; and
WHEREAS, The true meaning of our Veteran's Day may not receive enough
attention on the one-day holiday set aside for this purpose; it is felt
that an official weeklong period is needed in which schools, veterans
organizations, and the general public could more broadly focus on, and
show their appreciation of the veterans still with us; and
WHEREAS, During this week to honor veterans, schools could spend more
time on programs describing the reasons our men and women were asked to
serve our country; patients in veterans hospitals could receive special
visits; and attendance at various memorial services for our war dead
could be encouraged and increased; and
WHEREAS, Having exhibited their patriotism both at home and abroad,
these men and women demonstrated their love for their country and merit
forevermore, the highest respect of their State and Nation; and
WHEREAS, Our Nation's veterans deserve to be recognized, commended and
thanked by the people of the State of New York for their service and for
their dedication to their communities, their State and their Nation;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim November 4-10, 2016,
the week prior to our national Veteran's Day, held yearly on November
11th, as Veterans Awareness Week in New York State; 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.