 
Senate Resolution No. 4744
 
BY: Senator HOYLMAN
 
        COMMEMORATING  the  March for Science on April 14,
        2018
 
  WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize  that
the  quality  and  character  of life in the communities across New York
State are reflective of the concerned and  dedicated  efforts  of  those
events and individuals who would devote themselves to the welfare of the
community and its citizenry; and
 
  WHEREAS,  The  mission  of  the  March  for  Science  is to champion
robustly funded and publicly communicated science as a pillar  of  human
freedom  and prosperity, and to unite as a diverse, nonpartisan group to
call for science that upholds the common good and for political  leaders
and  policy  makers  to  enact  evidence  based  policies  in the public
interest; and
 
  WHEREAS, Science is a tool for seeking  answers  to  society's  most
pressing  problems  and  should influence policy and guide our long-term
decision making;  we  should  strive  to  oppose  efforts  to  discredit
scientific consensus and restrict scientific discovery; and
 
  WHEREAS,  Scientific  breakthroughs  can  change  the  course of our
society for the better, such as eradicating deadly  diseases,  advancing
new  modes of transportation, mapping the human genome, and fighting the
impacts of human-induced climate change; and
 
  WHEREAS, The State of New York is a hub for  exceptional  scientific
work   ranging   from   nanotechnology   advancements   to  cutting-edge
agricultural science to  medical  research  to  end  cancer,  with  many
top-ranked scientific institutions of research and learning; and
 
  WHEREAS,  The  March for Science serves as a starting point for more
engagement between the scientific community and policy; and
 
  WHEREAS, This Legislative Body congratulates all the scientists  and
scientifically-minded  citizens  of New York State who have embraced the
responsible work  of  using  science  to  preserve  society  for  future
generations, now, therefore, be it
 
  RESOLVED,  That  this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the March for Science on April 14, 2018; and be it further
 
  RESOLVED, That a copy of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted to the March for Science.
Commemorating the March for Science on April 14, 2018

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