Declare Social Justice Day

Senate Resolution No. 3570 BY: Senator COMRIE LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim February 20, 2018, as Day of Social Justice in the State of New York WHEREAS, On February 20, 2018, citizens across the globe will come together to celebrate The World Day of Social Justice which recognizes the need to promote efforts to tackle world-wide issues such as poverty, exclusion and unemployment; 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 February 20th, 2018, as Day of Social Justice in the State of New York, in conjunction with the observance of World Day of Social Justice; and WHEREAS, Social justice is an underlying principle for peaceful and prosperous coexistence within and among nations; the principles of social justice are upheld when we promote equality for all people; and WHEREAS, In addition, social justice can only be advanced when barriers people face because of gender, age, race, ethnicity, religion, culture or disability are eradicated; and WHEREAS, International organizations such as the United Nations and the International Labour Office realize the importance of social justice for all people by combating poverty, unemployment, and both social and economic exclusion; and WHEREAS, As recognized by participating Nations at the U.N. World Summit For Social Development, social justice, solidarity, harmony and equality within and among countries constitute the fundamental values of all societies; and WHEREAS, To achieve "a society for all" participating Nations at The U.N. World Summit For Social Development made a commitment to the creation of a framework for action to promote social justice at national, regional and international levels; they also pledged to promote the equitable distribution of income and greater access to resources through equity and equality and opportunity for all; and WHEREAS, These governments also recognized economic growth should promote equity and social justice and that "a society for all" must be based on social justice and respect for all human rights and fundamental freedoms; and WHEREAS, Each year, the observance of World Day of Social Justice should support efforts of the international community in poverty eradication, the promotion of full employment and decent work, gender equity and justice for all; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim February 20, 2018, as Day of Social Justice 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.