Assembly Resolution No. 93

BY: M. of A. Solages

MEMORIALIZING Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim
March 2021, as Athletic Training Month in the State
of New York

WHEREAS, Athletic Trainers strive to provide excellence in health
care for those participating in athletic activity; and

WHEREAS, With pride and dedication, athletic trainers work to
educate the community on methods and techniques used to decrease the
risk of injuries and illnesses occurring to athletes and other
physically active persons; and

WHEREAS, Athletic Trainers remain on the front line of emerging
research concerning health concerns such as concussions, heat illness,
and performance enhancing drugs; and

WHEREAS, New York State recognizes the skilled efforts of these
professionals as they endeavor to care for and manage the health
concerns of athletes and physically active persons; and

WHEREAS, Groups such as the New York State Athletic Trainers'
Association, founded in 1976, work to improve the health care available
to physically active persons within the State through the advancement of
the athletic training profession; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim March 2021, as Athletic
Training Month in New York State, and to recognize the important
services provided by athletic trainers to New York's citizens; 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 New York State Athletic Trainers' Association.