Declare America Recycles Day

November 15, 2017, as America Recycles Day in the State of New York WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to set aside days in the State of New York which recognize the importance of practicing sound environmental procedures, protecting our precious resources, and preserving our natural environment; 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 November 15, 2017, as America Recycles Day in the State of New York, in conjunction with the observance of National America Recycles Day; and WHEREAS, Since 1997, communities across the country have come together on November 15th to celebrate America Recycles Day; and WHEREAS, More than a celebration, America Recycles Day is the only nationally recognized day dedicated to the promotion of recycling programs in the United States; and WHEREAS, America Recycles Day serves as a day to inform and educate the community about the importance of recycling; and WHEREAS, This day also draws together neighbors, friends and community leaders in an effort to get them excited about what can be accomplished when we all work together; and WHEREAS, The State of New York, in concert with the national and global community, should not only set goals to recycle, but also set goals on how to achieve the reuse of components of seemingly obsolete objects; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim November 15, 2017, as America Recycles 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.