Senate Resolution No. 1607
BY: Senator RIVERA
MEMORIALIZING Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim
March 2026, as American Red Cross Month in the State
of New York
WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize that
the quality and character of life in the communities across New York
State are reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of those
organizations and individuals who would devote themselves to the welfare
of the community and its citizenry; 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 March 2026, as American
Red Cross Month in the State of New York; and
WHEREAS, Since 1943, the country has recognized March as American
Red Cross Month to thank this vital humanitarian organization and to
urge the public to continue to support its work through volunteerism,
financial contributions, or the donation of blood; and
WHEREAS, American Red Cross Month celebrates the everyday heroes who
work tirelessly in times of disaster to offer the comfort of a helping
hand; and
WHEREAS, The American Red Cross, founded in 1881 by Clara Barton and
chartered by the United States Congress in 1905, is one of our nation's
oldest and most recognized humanitarian organizations; and
WHEREAS, For 145 years, the American Red Cross, along with its
generous donors, volunteers and employees, have shared a mission of
preventing and relieving suffering, here at home and around the world,
through disaster relief, support of America's military families,
lifesaving blood, international services, as well as training services;
and
WHEREAS, In New York State, this esteemed nonprofit organization's
nine regional chapters, creating the Greater New York, Eastern New York
and Western New York Regions, along with its presence at Fort Drum, Fort
Hamilton, and at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, have a long
history of providing compassionate care to those in need; and
WHEREAS, On a daily basis, this remarkable institution helps make
communities safer in these uncertain times through its disaster
preparedness and response efforts; its volunteers are always among the
first on the scene providing food, shelter, clothing and friendly faces
for support; and
WHEREAS, In addition, the American Red Cross provides nationally
recognized training in CPR and AED, First Aid, Basic Life Support,
Babysitting, Caregiving, Lifeguarding Water Safety, and more; and
WHEREAS, As a vital part of its preparedness efforts, the American
Red Cross provides approximately half of the nation's blood supply and,
through the Eastern New York and Western New York Blood Services
Regions, provides the safest blood products possible to those in need
throughout New York State; and
WHEREAS, The American Red Cross continues to provide comfort and
support to our military families and, working with the International Red
Cross, collects and distributes funds to those suffering from the
effects of civil unrest and natural disasters around the world; they
have also spearheaded a campaign to immunize millions of children in
developing countries who do not have access to life saving vaccines; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when
organizations of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our
attention, they should be celebrated and recognized by 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 March 2026, as American
Red Cross Month 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.
