Senate Resolution No. 5242

BY: Senator PARKER

MEMORIALIZING Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim
May 3-11, 2018, as Brain Tumor Action Week 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
conditions 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, this Legislative Body is justly proud to
memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim May 3-11, 2018, as
Brain Tumor Action Week in the State of New York, in conjunction with
the observance of National Brain Tumor Awareness Month; and

WHEREAS, National Brain Tumor Awareness Month was developed to raise
awareness about brain tumors, as well as incidence, diagnosis, treatment
and care of people suffering from brain tumors; and

WHEREAS, Each year, more than 190,000 people in the United States
are diagnosed with a brain tumor; in approximately 30-40% of cases the
first warning sign of a brain tumor is a seizure; and

WHEREAS, Brain tumors are a leading cause of tumor cancer deaths in
children, and the third main cause of cancer death in adults within the
20-39 year age bracket; and

WHEREAS, Specialty care and follow-up care, rehabilitative services
and clinical trials can enhance the quality of life of people living
with brain tumors; 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 to support the patients 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 3-11, 2018, as
Brain Tumor Action 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.