Assembly Resolution No. 894
BY: M. of A. Rules (Byrne)
MEMORIALIZING Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim
April 20-24, 2020, as Work Zone Awareness 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 increase awareness of the safety
and protection of our Work Zone workers; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to memorialize
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim April 20-24, 2020, as Work Zone
Awareness Week in the State of New York, in conjunction with the
observance of National Work Zone Awareness Week; and
WHEREAS, National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW) is intended to
bring national attention to motorist and worker safety and mobility
issues in work zones; and
WHEREAS, This annual spring campaign, held at the start of
construction season, encourages safe driving through highway work zones,
and encourages drivers to use extra caution in work zones; and
WHEREAS, Since 1999, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has
diligently worked with the American Association of State Highway and
Transportation Officials (AASHTO) and the American Traffic Safety
Services Association (ATSSA) to coordinate and sponsor the event; and
WHEREAS, This year's theme, "Safe Work Zones for All: Protect
workers. Protect road users.", features a poster reminiscent of the
World War II poster with Rosie the Riveter; in her place are a male and
female roadway worker proclaiming, "We Can Do It!", which is the
original language used in the WWII poster; and
WHEREAS, It is imperative that there be greater awareness of this
serious issue, and more must be done to increase activity at the local,
State and National levels; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim April 20-24, 2020, as
Work Zone Awareness 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 Andrew M. Cuomo, Governor of the State of
New York.
