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K411Assembly2017-2018 SessionResolution

Declare Be Kind to Animals Month

Official title

“Memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim May 2017 as Be Kind to Animals Month in the State of New York”

Sponsor Linda RosenthalAD-67
Status
Adopted
Impact
1/10
Minimal
Outcome
Adopted

What's happening

The resolution urges Governor Cuomo to proclaim May 2017 as Be Kind to Animals Month in New York to promote animal welfare.

Why it matters

  1. Highlights the widespread issue of animal abuse and neglect. , drawing attention to the need for greater empathy and compassion towards animals in New York and the broader United States.

  2. Links animal welfare to broader environmental and conservation efforts. , suggesting that kindness to animals is connected to protecting endangered species, preventing habitat destruction, and addressing global warming.

  3. Positions education as a key strategy. , encouraging schools and organizations to use "Be Kind to Animals Month" as an opportunity to teach both students and adults about animal care and humane treatment.

  4. Addresses the problem of pet overpopulation and euthanasia. , emphasizing that promoting kindness and responsible stewardship of animals can help reduce unnecessary suffering and the need for euthanasia.

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Declare Be Kind to Animals Month

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Sponsors

Primary sponsor
Linda Rosenthal

Assembly Member · Assembly District 67

History

  1. Adopted
  2. Referred to calendar

Full text

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Assembly Resolution No. 411 BY: M. of A. Rosenthal L MEMORIALIZING Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim May 2017 as Be Kind to Animals Month in the State of New York WHEREAS, Millions of animals across New York and throughout the United States are abused,… Show all

Assembly Resolution No. 411 BY: M. of A. Rosenthal L MEMORIALIZING Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim May 2017 as Be Kind to Animals Month in the State of New York WHEREAS, Millions of animals across New York and throughout the United States are abused, abandoned and neglected; and WHEREAS, Animal abuse and neglect result in unnecessary pain and suffering; it is imperative that we encourage empathy and compassion for animals; and WHEREAS, Our efforts to promote environmental conservation, protect endangered species, prevent habitat destruction and global warming must be achieved; and WHEREAS, Encouraging kindness to animals will promote humane treatment, respect for the role of animals in nature, and the need to control the overpopulation of animals, which leads to needless euthanasia and the suffering of animals; and WHEREAS, A designated time period for the awareness of animal care and broader societal goals will serve as an educational tool to impart relevant knowledge in students and adults alike; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim May 2017 as Be Kind to Animals Month in the State of New York, and to encourage students and educational organizations statewide to participate in trainings, activities and other programming; 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.

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