Senate Resolution No. 1858

BY: Senator PARKER

MEMORIALIZING Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim
April 2-8, 2017, as Public Health 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 increase awareness of serious
health issues that affect the lives of the citizens of New York State;
and

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to memorialize
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim April 2-8, 2017, as Public Health
Week in the State of New York, in conjunction with the observance of
National Public Health Week; and

WHEREAS, National Public Health Week is a United States health
awareness event backed by the American Public Health Association (APHA);
and

WHEREAS, The first National Public Health Week took place in 1995,
and has seen increasing support over the years; and

WHEREAS, This vital event aims to highlight public health
achievements and improve the general health of the American people by
educating the public about various health issues and how they can live
longer lives; and

WHEREAS, Nearly 2.5 billion work days are lost due to illness every
year, with an estimated fall in productivity of $1 trillion; by
improving the health of the nation, people's lives will improve and the
country will continue to prosper; and

WHEREAS, Through education, health awareness campaigns can reduce
the effects and consequences of many health conditions and diseases by
preventing their onset or tackling any symptoms or issues early on; and

WHEREAS, It is imperative that there be greater awareness of public
health issues, 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 April 2-8, 2017, as
Public Health 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 Andrew M. Cuomo, Governor of the State of
New York.