2013-K91

Memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim February 25 - March 2, 2013, as New York Saves Week, in conjunction with America Saves Week

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2013-K91


LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to
proclaim February 25 - March 2, 2013, as New York Saves Week, in
conjunction with America Saves Week

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to proclaim specific
weeks that bring attention and awareness to important issues that affect
the lives of the people living in this great Empire State; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to memorialize Governor
Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim February 25 - March 2, 2013, as New York
Saves Week, in conjunction with America Saves Week; and
WHEREAS, America Saves Week offers an annual opportunity for organiza-
tions to promote good-savings behavior and a chance for individuals to
assess their own saving status; and
WHEREAS, This particular cause is essential to the State of New York
since it ensures that individuals are prepared to save money, properly
manage credit, reduce debt, and become responsible workers, heads of
households, investors, entrepreneurs, business leaders, and citizens;
and
WHEREAS, This organized effort is a national social marketing campaign
that encourages low and moderate income individuals to save money,
reduce debt and build wealth; and
WHEREAS, America Saves Week is coordinated by America Saves and the
American Savings Education Council; started in 2007, the Week is an
annual opportunity for organizations to promote good savings behavior
and a chance for individuals to assess their own saving status; typical-
ly thousands of organizations participate in the Week, reaching millions
of people; and
WHEREAS, The 2012 Annual National Survey Assessing Household Savings
revealed that having a savings plan with specific goals can have benefi-
cial financial effects, even for lower-income families; and
WHEREAS, Personal and household savings are fundamental to New York
State's stability and vitality; and
WHEREAS, Adequate emergency savings, retirement funds, and safe debt-
income ratios are critical components of personal financial security;
and
WHEREAS, As families across the United States are struggling to cope
with a tough economy, New York State needs to be a leader in providing
its citizens with the appropriate economics and personal finance educa-
tion they need in order to be more effective consumers, savers, and
investors; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim February 25 - March 2,
2013, as New York Saves Week, in conjunction with America Saves Week;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to The Honorable Andrew M. Cuomo, Governor of the State of New
York.

actions

  • 11 / Feb / 2013
    • REFERRED TO CALENDAR
  • 12 / Feb / 2013
    • ADOPTED

Resolution Details

Law Section:
Resolutions, Legislative

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