Commend AARP Shred Event

2018 WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize important events that are held within our communities designed to protect and enhance the quality of life for the residents of this great State of New York; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend AARP upon the occasion of hosting its Annual Kick-Off Shred Event on Wednesday, April 25, 2018, at Glory of God Christian Center, Brooklyn, New York; and WHEREAS, For the past several years, as part of AARP's nationwide project, Operation Stop Scams, AARP New York has conducted a Kick-Off Shred Event in each borough in the month of April, followed by other events throughout the year; and WHEREAS, Every two seconds in the United States, someone's identity is stolen; shredding confidential documents you no longer need is one good way to protect yourself, and the AARP Fraud Watch Network is dedicated to helping; and WHEREAS, Identity theft is one of the most prevalent types of fraud encountered by people age 50 and over; by doing something as simple as shredding documents, New Yorkers can safeguard their identity along with their hard earned credit rating and retirement savings from unscrupulous thieves; and WHEREAS, It is imperative that there be greater awareness of this serious confidentiality issue, and more must be done to increase shredding activities at the local, State and National levels; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to commend AARP New York upon the occasion of hosting its Annual Kick-Off Shred Event on April 25, 2018; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to AARP New York.