Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 3-9, 2026, as Legislative Staff Week in the State of New York

Assembly Resolution No. 1251

BY: M. of A. McDonald

        MEMORIALIZING  Governor  Kathy  Hochul to proclaim
        May 3-9, 2026, as  Legislative  Staff  Week  in  the
        State of New York

  WHEREAS,  The State of New York takes great pride in recognizing the
valuable contribution of its varied professionals and  pays  tribute  to
those who spend their lives serving our Great Empire State; and

  WHEREAS,  This  Legislative  Body  is  justly  proud  to memorialize
Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 3-9, 2026,  as  Legislative  Staff
Week  in  the  State  of New York, in conjunction with the observance of
National Legislative Staff Week; and

  WHEREAS, Every day, legislative staff members work behind the scenes
to support the work of state  legislatures;  these  professionals  draft
bills, make statehouses accessible to the public, keep computer networks
secure,   and   facilitate   daily   functions  of  our  esteemed  State
Legislature; and

  WHEREAS, During the week of May  3-9,  the  National  Conference  of
State  Legislatures  celebrates  the  contributions of legislative staff
members and considers the importance of both gratitude  and  recognition
in the legislative environment; and

  WHEREAS,  The  State  of New York is deeply appreciative of the hard
work, expertise, and dedication of its legislative staff  members;  now,
therefore, be it

  RESOLVED,  That  this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
memorialize  Governor  Kathy  Hochul  to  proclaim  May  3-9,  2026,  as
Legislative Staff Week in the State of New York; and be it further

  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to The Honorable Kathy Hochul, Governor of the State of  New
York.