2009-J502

Memorializing Governor David A. Paterson to proclaim March 3, 2009, as Chronic Kidney Disease Awareness Day in the State of New York

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2009-J502


LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION memorializing Governor David A. Paterson to
proclaim March 3, 2009, as Chronic Kidney Disease Awareness Day in the
State of New York

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to memorialize Gover-
nor David A. Paterson to proclaim March 3, 2009, as Chronic Kidney
Disease Awareness Day in the State of New York, in conjunction with
March being National Kidney Disease Awareness Month and March 12, 2009,
being World Kidney Day; and
WHEREAS, Chronic kidney disease is a major health problem affecting
1.2 million New Yorkers and 26 million nationwide; and
WHEREAS, Diabetes and hypertension are the two leading causes of
chronic kidney disease; and
WHEREAS, People afflicted with chronic kidney disease will develop
other chronic and life-threatening conditions such as cardiovascular
diseases; and
WHEREAS, Early intervention is the best method for managing the
complications of chronic kidney disease; and
WHEREAS, The National Kidney Foundation provides early intervention,
community education and support programs for those suffering from chron-
ic kidney disease; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
memorialize Governor David A. Paterson to proclaim March 3, 2009, as
Chronic Kidney Disease Awareness Day in the State of New York; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to The Honorable David A. Paterson, Governor of the State of New
York.

actions

  • 24 / Feb / 2009
    • REFERRED TO FINANCE
  • 25 / Feb / 2009
    • ADOPTED

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