Declare Make a Difference Day

October 28, 2017, as Make a Difference Day in the State of New York WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize official days that are set aside to increase awareness of initiatives which 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 October 28, 2017, as Make a Difference Day in the State of New York, in conjunction with the observance of National Make a Difference Day; and WHEREAS, National Make a Difference Day is an annual community service event which is held on the fourth Saturday in October; millions of people have united in the common mission to improve the lives of others; and WHEREAS, USA Weekend is a national weekend newspaper magazine which is distributed through more than 800 newspapers in the United States and published by Gannett Company, a sister publication to USA Today; and WHEREAS, This weekend magazine's focus is on social issues, entertainment, health, food and travel; USA Weekend, along with Points of Light, have been sponsoring National Make a Difference Day, the largest national day of community service, for more than twenty years; and WHEREAS, It is imperative to promote days in which individuals and organizations unselfishly devote their energy, resources and thoughtful care on behalf of improving the quality and character of life in their communities; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim October 28, 2017, as Make a Difference 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.