 
Senate Resolution No. 244
 
BY: Senator PERSAUD
 
        RECOGNIZING April 29, 2023, as World Wish Day
 
  WHEREAS,  It  is the sense of this Legislative Body to commend those
illustrious volunteers and organizations of the State of New York  whose
focus  and  intent have made a substantial impact on the quality of life
in their communities; and
 
  WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and  in  full  accord  with  its
long-standing  traditions,  this  Legislative  Body  is  justly proud to
recognize April 29, 2023, as World Wish Day; and
 
  WHEREAS,  Make-A-Wish   grants   the   wishes   of   children   with
life-threatening  medical conditions to enrich the human experience with
hope, strength and joy; and
 
  WHEREAS,  World  Wish  Day  is  celebrated  across  the   globe   in
recognition  of  the  anniversary  of  the  wish  that inspired a global
movement and the founding of Make-A-Wish; and
 
  WHEREAS, Chris Greicius, a seven  year-old  boy  battling  leukemia,
yearned  to  be a police officer "to catch bad guys"; on April 29, 1980,
his wish to be a police officer was granted by members  of  the  Arizona
Department of Public Safety; and
 
  WHEREAS,  Since this first wish was granted nearly four decades ago,
more than 350,000 children around  the  world  have  had  their  fondest
wishes fulfilled by Make-A-Wish; and
 
  WHEREAS,  Each  year  on  this  day,  across  the world, millions of
supporters share the vision of  granting  the  wish  of  every  eligible
child;  it  is a worldwide day of gratitude to thank donors, volunteers,
medical professionals, sponsors, wish kids and families; and
 
  WHEREAS,  Make-A-Wish   is   the   world's   largest   wish-granting
organization, serving courageous children in nearly 50 countries on five
continents around the globe; and
 
  WHEREAS,  The  success of the Make-A-Wish International is in direct
correlation to the efforts of its volunteers, whose involvement is,  and
always has been, characterized by an impressive commitment, an unbridled
enthusiasm,   and  an  uncompromising  standard  of  excellence  in  all
endeavors on behalf of the organization and the community it serves; and
 
  WHEREAS, It is  the  custom  of  this  Legislative  Body  that  when
individuals and organizations of such noble aims and accomplishments are
brought  to  our  attention, they should be celebrated and recognized by
all the citizens of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
 
  RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its  deliberations  to
recognize April 29, 2023, as World Wish Day; and be it further
 
  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Make-A-Wish International.
Recognizing April 29, 2023, as World Wish Day

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