Proclaim Animal Kindness Month

Assembly Resolution No. 909 BY: M. of A. Rules (Rosenthal L) MEMORIALIZING Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim May 2020, 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 2020, 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.