Senate Resolution No. 1478

BY: Senator CROCI

MEMORIALIZING Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim
April 29, 2017, as T'ai Chi and Qigong Day in the
State of New York, in conjunction with the
observance of World T'ai Chi and Qigong Day

WHEREAS, The health and welfare of all citizens is a primary
concern; and

WHEREAS, Stress is a factor in the ability to maintain a healthy
lifestyle; and

WHEREAS, All citizens should take advantage of the opportunity to
improve the quality of life through effective healthcare practices; and

WHEREAS, The practice of T'ai Chi and Qigong promotes stress
reduction, improves breathing capacity, lowers high blood pressure,
boosts the immune system, slows the aging process, and improves balance
and coordination; and

WHEREAS, T'ai Chi and Qigong continue to receive validation through
scientific research and through daily practice; and

WHEREAS, Organizations and supporters of T'ai Chi and Qigong have
selected the last Saturday in April as the day to celebrate and inform
others about the benefits of T'ai Chi and Qigong around the world; and

WHEREAS, On Saturday, April 29, 2017, World T'ai Chi and Qigong Day
will be celebrated in public parks and public facilities across our
great State and Nation; this year marks the 17th annual celebration in
the Village of Patchogue; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim April 29, 2017, as T'ai
Chi and Qigong Day in the State of New York, in conjunction with the
observance of World T'ai Chi and Qigong Day; and be it further

RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to The Honorable Andrew M. Cuomo, Governor of the State of
New York, and the Water Tiger School of T'ai Chi Ch'uan in Patchogue,
New York.