LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and the
New York State Legislature to encourage schools to provide sufficient
staff trained in CPR and AED procedures to accommodate needs of the
school community

WHEREAS, According to the New York State Education Law, athletic coaches
in both Public and Non-Public Schools are required to receive training
in CPR; and
WHEREAS, With increased emphasis on recreation and physical activity
for our school children, the incidence of cardiac complications occur-
ring during the school day will rise in number; and
WHEREAS, The availability of staff trained in CPR and AED procedure
would greatly enhance the chance of survival in the case of an emergen-
cy; and
WHEREAS, New York State school districts should strive to provide
adequate basic first aid and life support care until appropriate emer-
gency medical services arrive on the scene; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and the New York State Legislature
to encourage schools to provide sufficient staff trained in CPR and AED
procedures to accommodate needs of the school community; 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.