Assembly Resolution No. 324

BY: M. of A. Abinanti

MEMORIALIZING Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim Monday, May 24, 2021, as New York State Assembly Legislative Disabilities Awareness Day

WHEREAS, The New York State Assembly Committee on People with Disabilities is sponsoring the Assembly's Legislative Disabilities Awareness Day; and

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that persons with disabilities, their families and advocates deserve our recognition as they realize the goals of integration, independence and equality in our communities and society at large; and

WHEREAS, It is the intent of this Legislative Body to recognize persons with disabilities, focusing on the benefits of their social, economic, educational and other contributions to society; and

WHEREAS, Legislative Disabilities Awareness Day will consist of this Legislative Body considering a package of legislation significant to people with disabilities, which is reflective of the concerns of the disability community; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim Monday, May 24, 2021, as New York State Assembly Legislative Disabilities Awareness Day; and be it further

RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to The Honorable Andrew M. Cuomo, Governor of the State of New York; and to selected representatives of people with disabilities.