2011-J3328

Memorializing the people of the State of New York to support protection of veterans exposed to Agent Orange

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2011-J3328


LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION memorializing the people of the State of New York
to support protection of veterans exposed to Agent Orange

WHEREAS, Currently, Navy veterans who served in Vietnam are unable to
receive disability or health benefits for medical issues related to the
effects of Agent Orange because of a technicality stemming from 2002;
and
WHEREAS, According to Cancer.org, and VA.gov/AgentOrange, the United
States military sprayed an estimated 20 million gallons of herbicides in
Vietnam to remove jungle foliage; Agent Orange is a toxic chemical with
devastating effects and strong links to several forms of cancer and
numerous neurological diseases; and
WHEREAS, In 2002, the VA decided to provide the health care and disa-
bility benefits only to "boots on the ground" service members; and
WHEREAS, The United States Navy has been excluded from coverage ever
since; Agent Orange has been verified, through various studies and
reports, as a wide spreading chemical that was able to reach Navy ships
through the air and waterborne distribution routes; and
WHEREAS, We should provide our veterans the support they need to
improve their quality of life, and care should be provided to those who
became ill as a result of their service to our country; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That the people of the State of New York be and hereby are
respectfully memorialized by this Legislative Body to support the
protection of all veterans exposed to Agent Orange; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Secretary of the United States Department of Veterans
Affairs.

actions

  • 23 / Feb / 2012
    • REFERRED TO FINANCE
  • 01 / Mar / 2012
    • REPORTED TO CALENDAR FOR CONSIDERATION
  • 01 / Mar / 2012
    • ADOPTED

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