Senate Resolution No. 3433

BY: Senator GRIFFO

COMMENDING all American Red Cross volunteers and
donors, in conjunction with the observance of March
2018, as American Red Cross Month in the State of
New York

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to call attention
to the dedicated efforts of those individuals from across the State of
New York who volunteer their time and energies in service to the
community; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to
commend all American Red Cross volunteers and donors, in conjunction
with the observance of March 2018, as American Red Cross Month in the
State of New York; and

WHEREAS, Founded in 1881 by Clara Barton and chartered by the United
States Congress in 1905, the American Red Cross is one of our nation's
oldest and most recognized humanitarian organizations; and

WHEREAS, Countless New York State residents donate blood and
platelets each year with many more serving as volunteer blood drive
coordinators at blood drives throughout the State; and

WHEREAS, Volunteerism is an essential element of all societies; it
provides a way in which the human values of community, caring and
serving can be sustained and strengthened; and

WHEREAS, Remaining true to its mission, the American Red Cross,
along with its generous donors, volunteers and employees, have shared a
mission of preventing and relieving suffering, here at home and around
the world, through disaster relief, support of America's military
families, lifesaving blood, international services, as well as health
and safety services; and

WHEREAS, With 12 regional chapters, the American Red Cross
throughout this great Empire State has a long history of providing
compassionate care to those in need; and

WHEREAS, The American Red Cross continues to provide comfort and
support to our military families and, working with the International Red
Cross, collects and distributes funds to those suffering from the
effects of civil unrest and natural disasters around the world; they
have also spearheaded a campaign to immunize millions of children in
developing countries who do not have access to life saving vaccines; and

WHEREAS, This vital organization helps make communities safer
through its disaster preparedness and response efforts; its volunteers
are always among the first on the scene providing food, shelter,
clothing and friendly faces for support; and

WHEREAS, Volunteerism promotes family and community solidarity; most
importantly, people who volunteer their time in civic and charitable
endeavors inspire others to the call of volunteerism; and

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when
individuals and organizations of such noble aims and accomplishments are
brought to our attention, they should be celebrated and recognized by
all the citizens of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend all American Red Cross volunteers and donors, in conjunction
with the observance of March 2018, as American Red Cross Month in the
State of New York; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the American Red Cross, New York State Chapters.