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

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that persons with
dwarfism, their families and advocates deserve our recognition as they
realize the goals of independence and equality in our communities and
throughout our society; and
WHEREAS, In 2009, Chapters and Districts of Little People of America
(LPA), a national organization which offers support and resources for
people with dwarfism around the world, identified October as Dwarfism
Awareness Month; and
WHEREAS, Through Dwarfism Awareness Month, LPA seeks to raise positive
awareness around dwarfism, address common misconceptions about people
with dwarfism, and increase opportunities for people with dwarfism
around the country; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the month of October, LPA Districts will host
regional events as a vehicle to announce Dwarfism Awareness Month, and
share information about the lives of people of short stature; and
WHEREAS, People with dwarfism are a proud segment of the population
who provide significant social, economic, and educational contributions
to the State of New York; and
WHEREAS, It is imperative that there be greater public awareness of
dwarfism, and more must be done to increase knowledge and attentiveness
at both the State and local levels; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim October 2012 as Dwar-
fism Awareness Month 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.