New York K 639: Honoring Jay Lazarony upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Geneseean of the Year Award by the Genesee County Chamber of Commerce

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K00639 Summary:

BILL NOK00639 

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SAME ASNo Same As

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SPONSORButtenschon

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MLTSPNSRAnderson, Angelino, Brabenec, Brown K, Conrad, Durso, Epstein, Gonzalez-Rojas, Griffin, Jones,
 Lunsford, Lupardo, Maher, McDonald, McMahon, Novakhov, Rosenthal, Rozic, Santabarbara, Sayegh,
 Schiavoni, Shimsky, Simon, Simpson, Stern

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BILL NOK00639 

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05/30/2025referred to calendar

06/04/2025adopted

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Assembly Resolution No. 639

BY: M. of A. Buttenschon

 MEMORIALIZING Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim
 October 2025, as Disability Employment Awareness
 Month in the State of New York

 WHEREAS, It is the conviction of this Legislative Body that those
individuals who faithfully serve the needs of the community and its
citizens with steadfast dedication and compassionate commitment
profoundly strengthen our shared commitment to family and community
life; and

 WHEREAS, It is, furthermore, the practice of this Legislative Body
to recognize the efforts of essential employees with disabilities who,
in providing vital care and support to people in the communities across
New York State, serve to enhance the quality of life for our residents;
and

 WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to
memorialize Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim October 2025, as
Disability Employment Awareness Month in the State of New York, in
conjunction with the observance of National Disability Employment
Awareness Month; and

 WHEREAS, The purpose of National Disability Employment Awareness
Month is to educate and raise awareness about disability employment
issues and celebrate the many and varied contributions of America's
workers with disabilities; and

 WHEREAS, The history of National Disability Employment Awareness
Month traces back to 1945, when Congress enacted a law declaring the
first week in October each year as National Employ the Physically
Handicapped Week; and

 WHEREAS, In 1962, the word "physically" was removed to acknowledge
the employment needs and contributions of individuals with all types of
disabilities; and

 WHEREAS, In 1988, Congress expanded the week to a month and changed
the name to National Disability Employment Awareness Month; and

 WHEREAS, The State of New York has recognized the importance of
these workers by passing laws which support hiring individuals with
disabilities; Executive Order No. 136, signed by Governor Andrew Cuomo
on September 17, 2014, establishes New York as an Employment First
State; and

 WHEREAS, Workplaces welcoming of the talents of all people,
including people with disabilities, are a critical part of our efforts
to build an inclusive community and strong economy; and

 WHEREAS, Activities during this month will reinforce the value and
talent people with disabilities add to our workplaces and communities
and affirm State's commitment to an inclusive community that increases

access and opportunities to all, including individuals with
disabilities; and

 WHEREAS, Essential workers with disabilities have played an
important role in keeping New Yorkers safe and healthy including during
the COVID-19 pandemic; and

 WHEREAS, Many essential employees with disabilities work through
disability job placement service providers which provide training, job
coaching and other needed supports to help individuals perform essential
work; and

 WHEREAS, Preferred Source contracts for essential services arise
under New York State and local government programs which are intended to
provide employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities; and

 WHEREAS, The essential work performed during the COVID-19 pandemic
includes work done in supermarkets, grocery stores and other food
service establishments; manufacturing and delivery of thousands of
critical products needed by New Yorkers, especially during the pandemic,
including personal protective equipment, hand sanitizer, cleaning
products, disinfectants, first aid kits, examination gloves, face
shields and bathroom tissue; and

 WHEREAS, Janitorial a