2011-J3635

Memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim March 2012 as Brain Injury Awareness Month in the State of New York

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2011-J3635


LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to
proclaim March 2012 as Brain Injury Awareness Month in the State of New
York

WHEREAS, The State of New York takes great pride in calling attention to
serious medical conditions which affect thousands of New Yorkers; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to memorialize
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim March 2012 as Brain Injury Aware-
ness Month in the State of New York, in conjunction with the observance
of National Brain Injury Awareness Month; and
WHEREAS, Furthermore, this Legislative Body is justly proud to pay
tribute to the Brain Injury Association of New York State as it cele-
brates the 30th Anniversary of Brain Injury Awareness Month; and
WHEREAS, Since acknowledging March as Brain Injury Awareness Month,
the Brain Injury Association of New York State has been dedicated to
advocating on behalf of individuals with brain injury and their fami-
lies; and
WHEREAS, By educating, training, advocating, and supporting people
with brain injury, the Brain Injury Association of New York State has
ensured that no individual has to face brain injury alone; and
WHEREAS, The purpose of Brain Injury Month is to promote prevention
and educate the public about the dangers of brain injury and prevent
future brain injuries from occurring; and
WHEREAS, In March 2012, this Legislative Body will recognize the
projected 230,000 people who are hospitalized and live with traumatic
brain injury; and
WHEREAS, Currently, there are approximately 5.3 million people living
in the United States with disabilities resulting from traumatic brain
injury; and
WHEREAS, It is in the interest of the State of New York to recognize
the achievements made and to continue these efforts by promoting the
prevention and educating the public about the dangers of brain injury;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim March 2012 as Brain
Injury 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 Andrew M. Cuomo, Governor of the State of New
York, and the Brain Injury Association of New York State.

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  • 14 / Mar / 2012
    • REFERRED TO FINANCE
  • 20 / Mar / 2012
    • REPORTED TO CALENDAR FOR CONSIDERATION
  • 20 / Mar / 2012
    • ADOPTED

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