LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to
proclaim Monday, March 7, 2011, as Save My Spine Day in the State of New
York

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body takes great pride in applauding organiza-
tions whose diligence and compassionate commitment help to improve the
quality of life of others, often recognizing events of such organiza-
tions designed to increase awareness of health issues which affect the
lives of many New Yorkers; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to memorial-
ize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim Monday, March 7, 2011, as Save
My Spine Day in the State of New York; and
WHEREAS, Physical Therapists throughout the State of New York observe
Save My Spine Day as a special opportunity to advance awareness and
knowledge about spinal health and wellness to their patients and the
youth and adults in their communities; and
WHEREAS, Save My Spine Day encourages Physical Therapists to promote
and present the current evidence based interventions for proper posture,
exercises and ergonomics to businesses, health and education systems,
and health policymakers in their community; and
WHEREAS, Physical Therapists continue to support and encourage such
behaviors which will attempt to decrease the incidence of back pain,
injury, and related surgeries, in an attempt to reduce the burden of
these healthcare costs; and
WHEREAS, Physical Therapists assemble practical resources for the
public and furthermore encourage the development of outreach programs;
and
WHEREAS, The observance of Save My Spine Day is to alert all New York-
ers about the serious impact of spinal disability on individuals and
health care systems and to promote better spinal health habits; and
WHEREAS, Save My Spine Day supports its mission to educate communities
and patients about the spine's central and vital role in peoples'
health; 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 and
educating the public on the importance of maintaining healthy backs and
spines; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in it deliberations to
memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim Monday, March 7, 2011,
as Save My Spine 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.