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This resolution memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to officially proclaim March 16-22, 2025, as Surveyors Week in New York State, in alignment with the national observance. The resolution highlights the significant contributions of professional land surveyors, noting that there are nearly 1,400 surveyors in New York and 48,000 nationwide. It emphasizes the historical importance of surveying, pointing out that several U.S. Presidents, including George Washington and Thomas Jefferson, were surveyors who helped map the country. The resolution recognizes the evolving nature of surveying, which now includes various specialized types of surveys such as hydrographic, engineering, geodetic, and cartographic surveys. It also underscores the professional rigor required to become a surveyor, including specialized education, technical skills, and passing both national and state-specific examinations. The resolution acknowledges the essential role surveyors play in the development of the state and nation, and recognizes the 19 regional professional land surveying organizations in New York that are affiliated with the National Society of Professional Land Surveyors. Finally, the resolution calls for a copy of the document to be transmitted to Governor Hochul.

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/K226