New York K 366: Memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim May 1-7, 2017, as Juror Appreciation Week in the State of New York

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Assembly Resolution No. 366
M. of A. TitoneBY:
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaimMEMORIALIZING
May 1-7, 2017, as Juror Appreciation Week in the
State of New York
It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognizeWHEREAS,
citizens of New York State who take the time to ensure the foundation of
American Democracy; and
May 1st is the date of National Law Day, which is meant toWHEREAS,
reflect the centrality of law in the genesis of our country and its
significance for society; and
The right to a trial by jury is one of the core values ofWHEREAS,
American citizenship; and
The obligation and privilege to serve as a juror are asWHEREAS,
fundamental to our democracy as the right to vote; and
The right to trial by jury has its roots in English commonWHEREAS,
law and was included in the Declaration of Independence; and
The right to trial by jury was enshrined in theWHEREAS,
Constitution in Article 3 Section 2 as well as in the 6th Amendment of
the Bill of Rights which guarantees the right to an impartial jury; and
Service by citizens as jurors is indispensable to theWHEREAS,
judicial system; and
All citizens should be encouraged to respond when summonedWHEREAS,
for jury service; and
A continuing and imperative goal for the courts, the bar,WHEREAS,
and the broader community is to ensure that jury selection and jury
service are fair, effective, and not unduly burdensome on anyone; and
One of the most significant actions a court system can takeWHEREAS,
is to show appreciation for the jury system and for the hundreds of
thousands of citizens who annually give of their time and talents to
service on juries, now, therefore, be it
That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations toRESOLVED,
memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim May 1-7, 2017, as Juror
Appreciation Week 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.