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This resolution urges Governor Cuomo to proclaim May 5, 2018, as I Love My Park Day to celebrate and improve New York's parks.
Why it matters
Highlights the importance of community involvement in park maintenance. , as the resolution emphasizes volunteer-driven cleanups, trail restoration, and other improvement projects, fostering civic engagement and local stewardship of public spaces.
Draws attention to the economic, environmental, and health benefits. provided by New York’s vast network of parks and historic sites, suggesting that investing in their care directly supports tourism, public well-being, and conservation efforts.
Encourages statewide collaboration. among government agencies, non-profits, and volunteers—including the National Park Service and state conservation groups—potentially leading to more effective, large-scale improvements and awareness-building activities.
Showcases New York’s rich natural and historical heritage. , using the day as an opportunity to celebrate landmark sites and educate the public about their significance, which may strengthen public support for ongoing preservation efforts.
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Declare I Love My Park Day
Plain English, a few words. Used as the page title.
Sponsors
1 Multi-sponsor
History
- Adopted
- Referred to calendar
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Assembly Resolution No. 1124 BY: M. of A. O'Donnell MEMORIALIZING Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim
May 5, 2018, as I Love My Park Day in the State of New York WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that the quality of life of the citizens of the State of New York is greatly enriched by the availability of exceptional recreational facilities; and… Show allHide
May 5, 2018, as I Love My Park Day in the State of New York WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that the quality of life of the citizens of the State of New York is greatly enriched by the availability of exceptional recreational facilities; 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 May 5, 2018, as I Love My Park Day in the State of New York; and WHEREAS, The Seventh Annual I Love My Park Day is an exciting statewide event to improve and enhance New York's parks and historic sites and bring visibility to the entire park system and its needs; and WHEREAS, Coordinated statewide by Parks & Trails New York in partnership with the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, numerous sponsors and thousands of volunteers will participate in cleanup, improvement, and beautification events at
New York State parks and historic sites, which will ensure that New
York's parks remain beautiful and accessible by cleaning up park lands
and beaches, planting trees and gardens, restoring trails and wildlife
habitat, removing invasive species, and working on various site
improvement projects; and
WHEREAS, In celebration of the seventh anniversary of the event, I
Love My Park Day 2018 will be the largest to date and will also include
a coordinated statewide participation of the National Park Service, as
well as the Department of Environmental Conservation, Excelsior
Conservation Corps and the New York Commission on Volunteer and
Community Service; and
WHEREAS, The State of New York is home to iconic parks and
historical sites such as the mighty Niagara Falls, the oldest state park
in the country; Letchworth State Park, also known as the Grand Canyon of
the East; Jones Beach, a world class swimming destination which welcomes
twice as many yearly visitors as Yellowstone National Park; Olana, the
19th Century home of Hudson River School artist Frederic Edwin Church;
and Oriskany Battlefield, the site of one of the most significant
battles of the Revolutionary War; and
WHEREAS, The New York State Park system includes 180 state parks and
35 state historic sites, covering a total of 330,000 acres of protected
lands and water, 1,350 miles of hiking trails, over 8,000 campsites,
numerous swimming pools, beaches, boat launches, nature centers, and
golf courses which contribute significant benefits to New York State's
economy, health, environment and history; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body, representing the people of the State
of New York, supports this vital day and encourages the citizens of this
great Empire State to participate in the I Love My Park Day activities
scheduled throughout the State to strengthen their commitment to
preserving the natural, scenic, and recreational qualities of this great
Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim May 5, 2018, as I Love
My Park Day in the State of New York; and be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to The Honorable Andrew M. Cuomo, Governor of the State of
New York; Parks & Trails New York; and the New York State Office of
Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation.
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