LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION memorializing Governor David A. Paterson to
proclaim November 2010 as Childhood Diseases Awareness Month in the
State of New York

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body takes great pride in applauding organiza-
tions whose diligence and compassionate commitment help to improve the
quality of life of others, often recognizing events of such organiza-
tions designed to increase awareness of serious illnesses which affect
the lives of many New Yorkers; 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 David A. Paterson to proclaim November 2010 as Childhood
Diseases Awareness Month in the State of New York; and
WHEREAS, During the past two years Angela's House, Inc. has hosted a
fund raiser in the month of November for families to help bring about
awareness and raise funds for rare childhood diseases; and
WHEREAS, The Coordinator for this auspicious event, Bob Policastro
serves as the Executive Director of Angela's House, Inc., an organiza-
tion which provides intensive care for severely disabled children; and
WHEREAS, A Night for a Cure which has raised a significant amount to
support both research and awareness for more than 20 different childhood
diseases and disorders, will be held in November of 2010, at Oheka
Castle in Cold Spring Hills, New York; and
WHEREAS, These diseases are some of the rarest in the world and, as a
result, do not receive the same attention and recognition as many other
diseases and disorders; and
WHEREAS, It is in the interest of New York State to recognize the
achievements made and to continue these efforts by promoting the aware-
ness and fostering the understanding of childhood diseases and disor-
ders; and
WHEREAS, It is the practice of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the quality of life in their community and have shown a long and
sustained commitment to the maintenance of high standards in their
profession, certainly have earned recognition and applause; now, there-
fore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
memorialize Governor David A. Paterson to proclaim November 2010 as
Childhood Diseases Awareness Month in the State of New York; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to The Honorable David A. Paterson, Governor of the State of New
York, and Bob Policastro, Executive Director of Angela's House, Inc.