LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to
proclaim September 29, 2016, as Heart Day in the State of New York

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize official
days 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 September 29, 2016, as Heart
Day in the State of New York; in conjunction with the observance of
World Heart Day; and
WHEREAS, World Heart Day takes place on September 29th every year; it
is a chance for people across the globe to take part in the world's
biggest intervention against cardiovascular disease (CVD); and
WHEREAS, There are many ways for individuals to get involved, from
planning their own World Heart Day event to sharing their Healthy Heart
Selfies on their Twitter and Facebook pages; and
WHEREAS, It is imperative that there be greater public awareness of
this devastating medical condition and more must be done to increase
activity at the local, state and national levels to promote screening
and support patients and their families; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim September 29, 2016, as
Heart Day in the State of New York; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to The Honorable Andrew M. Cuomo, Governor of the State of New
York.