LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION" memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to
proclaim Tuesday, April 24, 2012, as Sensory Awareness Day in the State
of New York

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize official
days that are set aside to increase awareness of issues that affect the
lives of citizens of New York State; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, it is the sense of this Legislative Body to memori-
alize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim Tuesday, April 24, 2012, as
Sensory Awareness Day in the State of New York, in conjunction with the
observance of National Sensory Awareness Day; and
WHEREAS, National Sensory Awareness Day will be held during National
Autism Awareness Month and offers an excellent opportunity for our state
to emphasize its support for children that suffer from sensory disorders
including Autism, Asperger's and ADHD; and
WHEREAS, Moreover, Sensory Awareness Day is a wonderful opportunity to
educate the public on the various ways that sensory simulation can help
improve life and learning for the children that suffer from these disor-
ders; and
WHEREAS, One in 20 children in New York State have debilitating senso-
ry disorders including Autism, Asperger's, and Attention Deficit Disor-
der; and
WHEREAS, Increasing awareness about sensory disorders is key to help-
ing create effective outlets for these children; and
WHEREAS, It is in the interest of New York State to recognize the
important work of educating the public on sensory disorders, as well as
to call upon its citizens to emphasize their personal commitment to
increasing learning in all children and helping children to overcome any
sensory disorders or learning issues; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim Tuesday, April 24,
2012, as Sensory 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 Andrew M. Cuomo, Governor of the State of New
York.