Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim June 15-19, 2026, as Sanitation Workers Week in the State of New York

Assembly Resolution No. 1330

BY: M. of A. Rules (Durso)

        MEMORIALIZING  Governor  Kathy  Hochul to proclaim
        June 15-19, 2026, as Sanitation Workers Week 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 workers who,  in  providing  vital
services 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  June 15-19, 2026, as
Sanitation Workers Week in the State of New York; and

  WHEREAS, Sanitation Workers  Week  is  a  week  set  aside  to  show
appreciation  to  all the sanitation workers whose efforts may have gone
unnoticed during the COVID-19 pandemic; and

  WHEREAS, Sanitation workers are among the high-risk  occupations  in
New  York  State  which  include:  police,  first  responders, municipal
workers, supermarket  workers  and  other  essential  retail  personnel,
healthcare workers, delivery services, private and public sector unions,
truck drivers, postal workers, National Guard and Reservists, educators,
utility  workers,  elder  care  services,  transit system, manufacturing
industry, human services providers, and food banks; and

  WHEREAS, While others were safely under quarantine, these loyal  and
dependable  public  servants  continued  to  work  and provide essential
services to the residents of New York State; and

  WHEREAS,  Understanding  the  risks  involved,  sanitation   workers
performed  their  duties  with tireless devotion and commitment and were
vital during the COVID-19 pandemic, with  additional  dangers,  such  as
vehicles  not  following  road  safety rules, as well as the disposal of
dangerous, unsanitary trash which was more necessary than ever; and

  WHEREAS, Employers, as well as New Yorkers across the State,  should
celebrate  Sanitation  Workers  Week  by  taking a moment to simply say,
"Thank you," to the sanitation workers in their communities; and

  WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative  Body  that  those  who
enhance  the  quality  of  life in their communities and show a long and
sustained commitment to the  maintenance  of  high  standards  in  their
profession certainly have earned the recognition and applause of all the
citizens of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED,  That  this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
memorialize Governor Kathy Hochul  to  proclaim  June  15-19,  2026,  as
Sanitation Workers 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.