Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim September 13-19, 2026, as Truck Driver Appreciation Week in the State of New York

Senate Resolution No. 2282

BY: Senator MURRAY

        MEMORIALIZING  Governor  Kathy  Hochul to proclaim
        September 13-19, 2026, as Truck Driver  Appreciation
        Week in the State of New York

  WHEREAS,  It  is  the  custom  of this Legislative Body to recognize
official weeks that are set aside to highlight the vital role and  value
of  the  men  and  women  who  deliver the essential goods and resources
needed by all citizens of New York State; 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 September 13-19, 2026,  as
Truck Driver Appreciation Week in the State of New York; and

  WHEREAS,  Truck  drivers  play a vital and indispensable role in the
economy of the State of New York and the United States by  ensuring  the
safe  and  timely  transportation  of  goods, materials, food, medicine,
fuel, and other essential products; and

  WHEREAS, The trucking industry in New  York  supports  over  300,000
jobs  statewide  and  pays  more  than  $22.5 billion annually in wages,
demonstrating the industry's substantial economic impact throughout  the
State; and

  WHEREAS,  The trucking industry is the primary means of transporting
goods  in  New   York   State,   supporting   commerce,   manufacturing,
agriculture,  construction,  retail  operations, healthcare systems, and
countless other sectors essential to daily life; and

  WHEREAS, Professional truck drivers work tirelessly under  demanding
conditions  and  often  spend  long  periods away from their families in
order to maintain the supply chains upon  which  businesses,  hospitals,
schools, and communities depend; and

  WHEREAS,  Truck  drivers  demonstrated  extraordinary dedication and
resilience during times of emergency and economic uncertainty, including
during the COVID-19 pandemic and other crises, ensuring  that  essential
supplies reached communities throughout the State and Nation; and

  WHEREAS,  Truck  Driver Appreciation Week provides an opportunity to
recognize  and  honor  the  professionalism,  sacrifice,  commitment  to
safety,  and  hard work of the men and women who keep America's highways
and supply chains moving; and

  WHEREAS, It is fitting and proper to acknowledge  the  contributions
of  truck  drivers  and  to  express  gratitude for their service to the
people and businesses of New York State; now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its  deliberations  to
memorialize  Governor  Kathy  Hochul  to  proclaim the week of September
13-19, 2026, as Truck Driver Appreciation Week in the State of New York;
and be it further

  RESOLVED, That copies of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted  to The Honorable Kathy Hochul, Governor of the State of New
York, and to such other persons  and  organizations  as  may  be  deemed
appropriate.