2011-J965

Memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim March 10, 2011, as Chronic Kidney Disease Awareness Day in the State of New York

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2011-J965


LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to
proclaim March 10, 2011, as Chronic Kidney Disease Awareness Day in the
State of New York

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to memorialize Gover-
nor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim March 10, 2011, as Chronic Kidney
Disease Awareness Day in the State of New York, in conjunction with
March being National Kidney Disease Awareness Month, and March 10, 2011,
being World Kidney Day; and
WHEREAS, Chronic kidney disease is a major health problem affecting
1.2 million New Yorkers and 26 million nationwide; and
WHEREAS, Diabetes and hypertension are the two leading causes of
chronic kidney disease; and
WHEREAS, People afflicted with chronic kidney disease will develop
other chronic and life-threatening conditions such as cardiovascular
diseases; and
WHEREAS, Early intervention is the best method for managing the
complications of chronic kidney disease; and
WHEREAS, The National Kidney Foundation provides early intervention,
community education and support programs for those suffering from chron-
ic kidney disease; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim March 10, 2011, as
Chronic Kidney Disease 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.

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  • 18 / Mar / 2011
    • REFERRED TO FINANCE
  • 22 / Mar / 2011
    • ADOPTED

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