Declare School Volunteer Week

Senate Resolution No. 1328 BY: Senator BIAGGI MEMORIALIZING Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim April 22-26, 2019, as Public School Volunteer Week in the State of New York WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to call attention to the dedicated efforts of those individuals from across the State of New York who volunteer their time and energies in service to their public schools; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, it is the sense of this Legislative Body to memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim April 22-26, 2019, as Public School Volunteer Week in the State of New York, in conjunction with the observance of National Public School Volunteer Week; and WHEREAS, During this week, Project AppleSeed, the national campaign for public school improvement, will be celebrating its 23rd annual event recognizing the substantial role school volunteers play in the success of our school; these volunteers truly help the school by nurturing students and assisting its teachers and employees; and WHEREAS, Parent and community involvement is a significant factor in the success of school; volunteerism is an essential element of all societies, providing a way in which the human values of community, caring and serving can be sustained and strengthened; and WHEREAS, School volunteers assist teachers and staff with the day-to-day activities involved in providing a balanced education for our students and are an important part of a team which strives to ensure each and every one of our students succeeds; and WHEREAS, Throughout the school year, numerous school volunteers spend countless hours serving schools throughout the State of New York as chaperones, mentors, after-school tutors, club leaders, booster club members, PTA and PTO members, guest speakers, classroom helpers, athletic coaches and so much more; and WHEREAS, Service to community and country is the foundation of our society, and the contributions and future efforts of those in service to them are a vital part of, and valuable asset to, the fabric of our communities; and WHEREAS, When schools and families work together to support learning, everyone benefits; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim April 22-26, 2019, as Public School Volunteer Week 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.