LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION memorializing Governor David A. Paterson to
proclaim May 2009, as Better Hearing and Speech Month in the State of
New York

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
commend those who work diligently to improve the quality of life of
others; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern and fully in accord with its long-
standing traditions, it is the sense of this Legislative Body to memori-
alize Governor David A. Paterson to proclaim May 2009, as Better Hearing
and Speech Month in the State of New York, in conjunction with the
national observation of Better Hearing and Speech Month; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is pleased to have the opportunity to
applaud audiologists and speech-language pathologists as they observe
and celebrate Better Hearing and Speech Month; and
WHEREAS, New York State recognizes and values the efforts of all who
work to eliminate or minimize the isolating effects of communication
disorders in the one in ten families affected by them; and
WHEREAS, Citizens of New York State who have overcome communication
disabilities through the services of dedicated audiologists and speech-
language pathologists should be recognized for their accomplishments as
well; and
WHEREAS, Audiology and speech-language pathology services throughout
our State and nation help to enable and empower individuals with commu-
nication disorders to lead independent, productive, and fulfilling
lives; and
WHEREAS, New York State is proud and honored to have dedicated audiol-
ogists and speech-language pathologists offering quality education and
health care services to its citizens; and
WHEREAS, The observance of Better Hearing and Speech Month provides an
opportunity to raise public awareness, knowledge and understanding of
communication disorder and for all citizens to recognize the achieve-
ments of audiologists and speech-language pathologists in improving the
quality of life for people with communication disorders; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
memorialize Governor David A. Paterson to proclaim May 2009, as Better
Hearing and Speech Month 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 and the Long Island Speech-Language-Hearing Association.