Senate Resolution No. 1000

BY: Senator PARKER

MEMORIALIZING Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim
March 19-25, 2017, as Animal Poison Prevention 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 serious
issues which affect the lives of citizens of 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 Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim March 13-19, 2017, as
Animal Poison Prevention Week in the State of New York, in conjunction
with the observance of National Animal Poison Prevention Week; and

WHEREAS, For more than 50 years, the third week in March has been
celebrated as National Animal Poison Prevention Week; and

WHEREAS, The week is designated to bring both knowledge and
awareness to all pet owners regarding the many poisonous hazards in and
around one's own home, and what to do if you know or suspect that your
pet has ingested something that is potentially harmful; and

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to help increase
awareness of serious issues which affect the lives of citizens of New
York State; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim March 19-25, 2017, as
Animal Poison Prevention 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 Andrew M. Cuomo, Governor of the State of
New York.