LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to
proclaim May 2016, as Pediatric Stroke 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 May 2016, as Pediatric Stroke
Awareness Month in the State of New York; and
WHEREAS, Stroke occurs at a rate of 1 in 3,500 live births each year,
and 5 in 100,000 children per year; currently, stroke is one of the top
10 causes of death for children between the ages of one and 19; and
WHEREAS, Of children surviving stroke, about 60% will have permanent
neurological deficits, most commonly hemiparesis or hemiplegia, learning
and behavioral difficulties, and may require ongoing physical therapy
and surgeries; and
WHEREAS, The life-long health concerns and treatments resulting from
Pediatric Stroke result in a heavy financial and emotional toll on the
child, the family, and society; and
WHEREAS, Very little is known about the cause, treatment and
prevention of Pediatric Stroke; and
WHEREAS, Pediatric Stroke risk factors, symptoms, prevention efforts,
and treatment are often different in children than in adults; and
WHEREAS, Only through medical research can effective treatment and
prevention strategies for Pediatric Stroke be identified and developed;
and
WHEREAS, An early diagnosis and commencement of treatment of Pediatric
Stroke greatly improves chances of recovery and prevention of recur-
rence; and
WHEREAS, It is imperative that there be greater public awareness of
Pediatric Stroke, and more must be done to increase activity at the
State, local and national levels to support those afflicted as well as
their families; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim May 2016, as Pediatric
Stroke Awareness Month 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.