New York J 1140: Memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim February 9, 2021, as Safer Internet Day in the State of New York

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Senate Resolution No. 1140
Senator PARKERBY:
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaimMEMORIALIZING
February 9, 2021, as Safer Internet Day in the State
of New York
It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognizeWHEREAS,
official days that are set aside to increase awareness of serious issues
that affect the lives of our teens and young adults from the State of
New York; and
Attendant to such concern, and fully in accord with itsWHEREAS,
long- standing traditions, it is the sense of this Legislative Body to
memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim February 9, 2021, as
Safer Internet Day; and
On Tuesday, February 9, 2021, the 18th edition of SaferWHEREAS,
Internet Day was celebrated with actions taking place across the globe;
and
With a theme of "Together for a better internet", the dayWHEREAS,
called upon all stakeholders to join together to make the internet a
safer and better place for all, especially for children and young
people; and
Whether you are a young person, a parent or caregiver, aWHEREAS,
teacher or an educator, a policy maker, or whether you represent an
organization or industry, everyone has a role to play in creating and
maintaining a better online world; and
Noting the global reach of the Safer Internet Day campaign,WHEREAS,
global Safer Internet Day Committees and a range of organizational and
industry supporters have spent tireless hours planning and discussing
the activities of this vital day; and
It is imperative that there be greater public awareness ofWHEREAS,
this serious issue, and more must be done to increase activity at the
local, State and National levels; now, therefore, be it
That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations toRESOLVED,
memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim February 9, 2021, as
Safer Internet Day in the State of New York; and be it further
That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, beRESOLVED,
transmitted to The Honorable Andrew M. Cuomo, Governor of the State of
New York.