LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to
proclaim June 2015 as Alzheimer's and Brain 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 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, it is the sense of this Legislative Body to memori-
alize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim June 2015 as Alzheimer's and
Brain Awareness Month in the State of New York; and
WHEREAS, Alzheimer's disease is a slow, progressive disorder of the
brain that results in loss of memory and other cognitive function and,
eventually death; this disease accounts for 60%-80% of cases of demen-
tia; and
WHEREAS, It is estimated by 2050, there will be as many as 16 million
Americans diagnosed with Alzheimer's; the cost of caring for those with
Alzheimer's and other dementia is estimated to rise to $1.1 trillion by
mid-century; currently, the cost for caring for someone with Alzheimer's
or another dementia is $226 billion; and
WHEREAS, Nearly one in every three seniors dies from Alzheimer's or
another form of dementia each year; it is time to shine a light on the
millions of individuals, their families and caregivers who are affected
by Alzheimer's disease; and
WHEREAS, Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month is held in recognition
of all those struggling with this devastating disease; and
WHEREAS, It is imperative that there be greater public awareness of
this serious health issue, and more must be done to increase activity at
the local, State and national levels; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim June 2015 as
Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month in the State of New York; and be
it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to The Honorable Andrew M. Cuomo, Governor of the State of New
York.