Bill Text: NY J02624 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim May 2020, as Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month in the State of New York

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2020-01-28 - ADOPTED [J02624 Detail]

Download: New_York-2019-J02624-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 2624

BY: Senator PARKER

        MEMORIALIZING Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim
        May  2020,  as Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month in
        the State of New York

  WHEREAS, It is the custom of  this  Legislative  Body  to  recognize
official  months  that  are  set  aside to increase awareness of serious
health issues that affect the lives of citizens of New York State; and

  WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and  in  full  accord  with  its
long-standing  traditions,  this  Legislative  Body  is  justly proud to
memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim May 2020,  as  Asthma
and  Allergy  Awareness  Month  in the State of New York, in conjunction
with the observance of National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month; and

  WHEREAS, Each year, the Asthma and  Allergy  Foundation  of  America
(AAFA) declares May as National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month since
it is peak season for those suffering from asthma and allergies; and

  WHEREAS,  Asthma  and  Allergy  Awareness Month is a perfect time to
educate people about these common diseases; and

  WHEREAS, There is no cure for asthma and allergies, and many  deaths
are preventable with proper treatment and care; 10 people a day die from
asthma; and

  WHEREAS,  Asthma affects more than 24.5 million Americans; more than
six million children under the age of 18 have asthma; and

  WHEREAS, More than 50 million Americans suffer  from  all  types  of
allergies  including  pollen, skin, and latex, and the rate of allergies
is climbing; and

  WHEREAS, This Legislative Body, representing the people of the State
of New York, supports the increase in public awareness regarding  asthma
and allergies; it is important to help educate all citizens of the State
of  New  York  of the serious and potentially life-threatening nature of
asthma and allergies; now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its  deliberations  to
memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim May 2020, as Asthma and
Allergy Awareness 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 Andrew M. Cuomo, Governor of the  State  of
New York.