LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the Ninth Anniversary of T'ai Chi
and Qigong Day in Patchoque, Suffolk County, New York, on April 25, 2009

WHEREAS, The State of New York takes great pride in recognizing official
days established to increase awareness of ways to deal with serious
issues that affect the lives of all New Yorkers; and
WHEREAS, Stress is a primary factor in the majority of all healthcare
issues, and the practice of T'ai Chi and Qigong, Chinese methods of
relaxation and rejuvenation, have presented an opportunity to take
advantage of their health and fitness benefits; and
WHEREAS, It is the intent of this Legislative Body to commemorate the
Ninth Anniversary of T'ai Chi and Qigong Day in Patchoque, Suffolk Coun-
ty, New York, to be celebrated on April 25, 2009; and
WHEREAS, T'ai Chi and Qigong are practiced by many people to lessen
the impact of arthritis and chronic pain; minimize the effect of chronic
conditions such as allergies and asthma; reduce stress; relieve diges-
tive disorders; lower high blood pressure; increase flexibility; develop
lower body strength; and improve balance and coordination; and
WHEREAS, The primary purpose of T'ai Chi and Qigong Day is to provide
an opportunity, for those who have an interest in the health benefits of
practicing these arts, to interact with practitioners who demonstrate
the forms and answer questions and concerns about the arts, the health
benefits, and the availability of instruction; and
WHEREAS, One of the many communities participating in the World T'ai
Chi and Qigong Day is Patchogue in Suffolk County, New York; for the
ninth year the residents will be able to attend this event which links
them with some of Long Island's premiere T'ai Chi Qigong instructors;
T'ai Chi and Qigong Day will be held in Shorefront Park on April 25,
2009; and
WHEREAS, By recognizing the benefits of T'ai Chi and Qigong, it is
hopeful that more New Yorkers will embrace the benefits of these Chinese
arts; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the Ninth Anniversary of T'ai Chi and Qigong Day in Patc-
hoque, Suffolk County, New York, on April 25, 2009; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Laurince D. McElroy, Coordinator of the 2009 World T'ai Chi
and Qigong Day - Patchogue.