Declare Workers' Memorial Day

April 28, 2017, as Workers' Memorial Day in the State of New York in remembrance of those who have imperiled their health and safety or sacrificed their lives in the performance of their work WHEREAS, Each year members of the AFL-CIO Unions across the Nation set aside a special day to commemorate those among them who have died while on the job; and WHEREAS, For decades workers have struggled for improved working conditions, dignity, and respect on the job; and WHEREAS, New York, the Empire State, has been built and made great through the hard work and effort of working people; and WHEREAS, Many of the jobs which must be performed expose workers to hazards which could result in injury or disease; and WHEREAS, Many men and women work each day in dangerous environments, at times under arduous and perilous conditions; and WHEREAS, Many working people have suffered injury and death while striving to pursue their livelihood and provide for their families; and WHEREAS, Those workers who have given their lives in the course of their employment should be memorialized and never forgotten; and WHEREAS, The members of this Legislative Body are determined to ensure that a safe workplace be the norm for all working men and women; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim April 28, 2017, as Workers' Memorial Day 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.