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This resolution urges Governor Cuomo to proclaim April 2017 as Keep America Beautiful Month in New York, supporting environmental awareness and beautification efforts.
Why it matters
Highlights the importance of community involvement in environmental stewardship. , encouraging New Yorkers to take practical actions like cleaning up litter, planting trees or gardens, and teaching the next generation about caring for public spaces.
Brings statewide attention to the environmental and social benefits of beautification efforts. , which can improve quality of life, enhance public health, and foster local pride.
Aligns New York with national initiatives. , potentially unlocking broader support and resources from the Keep America Beautiful Foundation and similar organizations, and demonstrating the state’s commitment to larger environmental movements.
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Declare Keep America Beautiful Month
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Senate Resolution No. 1750 BY: Senator PARKER MEMORIALIZING Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim April 2017 as Keep America Beautiful Month, in conjunction with the observance of National Keep America Beautiful Month WHEREAS, It is the custom of this… Show allHide
Senate Resolution No. 1750 BY: Senator PARKER MEMORIALIZING Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim April 2017 as Keep America Beautiful Month, in conjunction with the observance of National Keep America Beautiful Month WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize official months that are set aside to draw attention to important and beneficial causes, and to pay tribute to those who have dedicated their time and energy to making the State of New York a clean, beautiful, environmentally friendly place to call home; 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 April 2017 as Keep America Beautiful Month, in conjunction with the observance of National Keep America Beautiful Month; and WHEREAS, Celebrated each year in April, Keep America Beautiful Month recognizes the things we all can do to make our country a more beautiful and better place; the Keep America Beautiful Foundation is a non-profit organization which strives to reduce waste, prevent litter and beautify communities; and WHEREAS, Everyone can make a difference in keeping America beautiful by repurposing and reusing old items, teaching children about preventing litter, and cleaning up the winter debris in your yard, as well as plant a tree, some flowers or even a garden; and WHEREAS, April of each year is a time to revel in the beauty and bounty of our planet and to revitalize the efforts required to protect, and maintain respect for, the environment and its resources; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim April 2017 as Keep America Beautiful Month, in conjunction with the observance of National Keep America Beautiful Month; 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 The Keep America Beautiful Foundation.
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