Assembly Resolution No. 741

BY: M. of A. Lupardo

COMMEMORATING the fourth annual Sock Out Cancer
Day, in conjunction with the observance of National
Cancer Survivors Day, June 7, 2020

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize
official days that are set aside to increase awareness of serious health
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, this Legislative Body is justly proud to
commemorate the fourth annual Sock Out Cancer Day, in conjunction with
the observance of National Cancer Survivors Day, in solidarity with all
New York State residents and their families fighting cancer; and

WHEREAS, These endeavors include a Binghamton Devils Hockey benefit
in Binghamton, New York, on January 31st and February 1, 2020;
University of Albany and Binghamton University Basketball benefit in
Albany, New York, February 5, 2020; Siena College and Fairfield
Basketball benefit in Albany, New York, February 7, 2020; Binghamton
University Red Cross Blood Drive on February 19, 2020; United Health
Services Colon Cancer Walk, Vestal, New York, March 29, 2020; Charity
Sponsor of the Binghamton Bridge Run, Binghamton New York, May 3, 2020;
and Binghamton Rumble Ponies Baseball benefit, Binghamton, New York,
June 7, 2020; and

WHEREAS, The highlight of these endeavors is the Sock Out Cancer
benefit concert featuring a Billy Joel/Elton John Tribute Show, taking
place at the Landmark Theatre in Syracuse, New York, on May 7, 2020, and
The Forum Theatre in Binghamton, New York, on May 8, 2020; and

WHEREAS, Security Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York and many
other individuals and organizations throughout the State and beyond,
have shown their caring and commitment by helping to sponsor these
concerts and many other events for the benefit of financially distressed
cancer patients being treated in Binghamton, Syracuse, Albany, New York
City, and throughout the State; and

WHEREAS, The net proceeds from the May 7th and May 8th Sock Out
Cancer benefit concerts and other events will help these patients pay
for non-medical needs such as food, housing and transportation so they
can put all their energy into fighting cancer; and

WHEREAS, These events continue to grow in furtherance of Sock Out
Cancer's mission to help financially distressed cancer patients
throughout New York State; and

WHEREAS, These concerts and other Sock Out Cancer fundraising
initiatives are designed to serve as a blueprint for individuals and
health service organizations in other regions of New York State to begin
instituting programs benefiting cancer patients needing assistance
within their own home communities; and

WHEREAS, Throughout the State, consumers help support the program
and show solidarity with their friends and family members fighting
cancer by purchasing and wearing Sock Out Cancer's signature
multi-colored socks representing the more than 20 different types of
cancer; and

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when
organizations of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our
attention, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens
of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the fourth annual Sock Out Cancer Day, in conjunction with
the observance of National Cancer Survivors Day, June 7, 2020; and be it
further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Bruce W. Boyea, Chairman and CEO, Security Mutual Life
Insurance Company of New York.