2023-K2200

Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 12-18, 2024, as Family Physician Week in the State of New York

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2023-K2200


Assembly Resolution No. 2200

BY: M. of A. Rules (Simone)

MEMORIALIZING Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim
May 12-18, 2024, as Family Physician 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 recognize certain professionals who
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
memorialize Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 12-18, 2024, as Family
Physician Week in the State of New York; and

WHEREAS, The annual observance of Family Physician Week provides an
opportunity for the people of the Empire State to recognize the vital
contributions of the family physicians who practice in communities large
and small throughout New York; and

WHEREAS, The New York State Academy of Family Physicians represents
more than 6,000 board-certified family physicians, residents and medical
students who are dedicated to the primary care of the family as a whole;
and

WHEREAS, The Academy's mission is to advance the art and science of
medicine to improve the health and well-being of patients and families;
and

WHEREAS, The Academy will hold their 76th Annual Congress of
Delegates on May 18-19, 2024; and

WHEREAS, It is appropriate for the citizens of New York State to
recognize the members of the New York State Academy of Family Physicians
as they gather to renew their pledge to medicine and to families; they
truly exemplify the highest tradition of the family doctor and the
dedication, compassion and skill which are the hallmarks of their
profession; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
memorialize Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 12-18, 2024, as Family
Physician 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 Kathy Hochul, Governor of the State of New
York.

actions

  • 15 / May / 2024
    • REFERRED TO CALENDAR
  • 16 / May / 2024
    • ADOPTED

Resolution Details

Law Section:
Resolutions, Legislative

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