N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 9 § 5.56
WHEREAS, this Administration intends to pay tribute to the achievements of women and recognize the 150th anniversary of the historic convention at Seneca Falls in 1848;
WHEREAS, the women who fought for and won the most fundamental rights that we enjoy as Americans, including the right to vote, should be honored;
WHEREAS, the courage and determination of these women as well as those who have continued the struggle to make America the true land of opportunity should be recognized;
WHEREAS, the State serves an important role in educating our youth about the important contributions that these great American women have made and in inspiring all of our youth to embrace the opportunity to seek their own level of greatness; and
WHEREAS, private citizens of the State have informed me of their willingness to undertake service on behalf of these objectives, and their expertise, judgement, and professional and business acumen are invaluable assets;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE E. PATAKI, Governor of the State of New York, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and Laws of the State of New York, do hereby establish the Governor's Commission Honoring the Achievements of Women (the "commission") and the Governor's Steering Committee Honoring the Achievements of Women (the "steering committee"). The commission shall consist of Libby Pataki, who shall be its chairperson, an executive director and such other members as the Governor shall appoint. Members of the commission, other than the executive director, shall receive no compensation but shall be entitled to reimbursement for any necessary expenses incurred in connection with the performance of their duties. The steering committee shall consist of the executive director of the commission, who shall be its chairperson, and such other members as shall be appointed by the Governor.
The commission, working in conjunction with the National Women's Hall of Fame of Seneca Falls, shall prepare and submit recommendations for:
The steering committee shall evaluate the recommendations submitted to it by the commission and shall, after consultation with the Governor, undertake programs, events and other activities to recognize, honor and celebrate the achievements of women. Such programs, events, and activities shall be carried out with the advice and assistance of the commission.
The commission and steering committee are hereby authorized to call upon any agency, department, office, division or public authority of this State to supply it with data and other information, personnel and assistance it deems necessary to discharge its duties under this order. Each agency, department, office, division or public authority of this State is hereby required, to the extent not inconsistent with law, to cooperate with the commission and steering committee and to furnish them with such information, personnel and assistance as are necessary to accomplish the purposes of this order.
The commission shall exist for the duration of the Sesquicentennial year ending December 31, 1998 and shall discontinue its activities 90 days thereafter.
Signed: George E. PatakiDated: October 8, 1997
[FN*] [Revoked by Executive Order No. 5 (Eliot Spitzer), infra.]
[Revoked by Executive Order No. 9 (David A. Paterson), infra.]
[Revoked by Executive Order No. 2 (Andrew M. Cuomo), infra.]
N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 9 § 5.56