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J1005Senate2017-2018 SessionResolution

Proclaim Procrastination Week

Official title

“Memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim March 5-11, 2017, as Procrastination Week in the State of New York”

Sponsor Kevin S. ParkerSD-21
Status
In Senate Committee
Finance
Impact
1/10
Minimal
Passage
0%

What's happening

This resolution urges Governor Cuomo to declare March 5-11, 2017, as Procrastination Week in New York to increase awareness and reduce stress.

Why it matters

  1. Raises awareness of procrastination as a common human behavior. , potentially reducing stigma and encouraging open discussion about its impact on daily life and mental health.

  2. Highlights the connection between procrastination, stress, and anxiety. , suggesting that taking time to step back from constant productivity may help individuals regain mental and emotional balance.

  3. Encourages a more compassionate approach to time management. , recognizing the value in occasional breaks and reflection, which could benefit workplace, educational, and personal environments.

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Proclaim Procrastination Week

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Sponsors

Primary sponsor
Kevin S. Parker

Senator · Senate District 21

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History

  1. Referred to finance

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Senate Resolution No. 1005 BY: Senator PARKER MEMORIALIZING Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim March 5-11, 2017, as Procrastination Week in the State of New York WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize official weeks that are set… Show all

Senate Resolution No. 1005 BY: Senator PARKER MEMORIALIZING Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim March 5-11, 2017, as Procrastination 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 actions that 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 5-11, 2017, as Procrastination Week in the State of New York, in conjunction with the observance of National Procrastination Week; and WHEREAS, During this holiday, individuals devote the week to procrastination by putting off given tasks; and WHEREAS, The purpose of this week is to allow individuals to regain mental and emotional inner peace and to use the time to decrease stress and anxiety; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to help increase awareness of actions that 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 5-11, 2017, as Procrastination 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.

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