2011-K921

Memorialize the Governor to proclaim March 2012 as Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month in the State of New York

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2011-K921


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

WHEREAS, Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths
in men and women, combined, in the United States; and
WHEREAS, It is estimated that in the year 2012, over 143,460 new cases
of colorectal cancer will be diagnosed in the United States; and
WHEREAS, In the year 2012, the disease is expected to kill an esti-
mated 51,690 individuals in this country; and
WHEREAS, An estimated 9,390 individuals in the State of New York will
be diagnosed with colorectal cancer in the year 2012; and
WHEREAS, In November of 1999, the United States Senate passed legis-
lation declaring March 2000 as the first-ever National Colorectal Cancer
Awareness Month; and
WHEREAS, The Colon Cancer Alliance, Inc. (CCA) will continue working
with Congress for coverage, education, and awareness so that colorectal
cancer is detected early and lives are saved; and
WHEREAS, Screening for colorectal cancer is underutilized; less than
50 percent of individuals above age 50 receive annual screenings for
colorectal cancer; and
WHEREAS, Regular screenings, which can detect polyps that lead to
colorectal cancer, can save lives; and
WHEREAS, Education can help inform the public about methods of
prevention, and about symptoms, to aid in early detection; and
WHEREAS, Adopting a healthy diet at a young age can significantly
reduce the risk of developing colorectal cancer; and
WHEREAS, The State of New York should help inform the public about
colorectal cancer prevention and screening; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim March 2012 as Colorec-
tal Cancer 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; The Colon Cancer Alliance, Inc.; Dan Foster; Merab Krikhely, M.D.,
Chief of Surgery and Vice Chairman, Department of Surgery, Beth Israel
Kings Highway Division; and Anna Serur, M.D., Director, Division of
Colorectal Surgery, Maimonides Medical Center.

actions

  • 27 / Feb / 2012
    • REFERRED TO CALENDAR
  • 29 / Feb / 2012
    • ADOPTED

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