LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to
proclaim May 15 - June 15, 2014, as Tourette Syndrome Awareness Month in
the State of New York

WHEREAS, Lack of public awareness has increased the social stigma
attached to Tourette Syndrome; and
WHEREAS, Early diagnosis and treatment of Tourette Syndrome can
prevent physical and psychological harm; and
WHEREAS, There is no known cure for Tourette Syndrome and treatment
involves multiple medications and therapies with costs that can be
prohibitive; and
WHEREAS, The Tourette Syndrome Association is the only national not-
for-profit membership organization dedicated to identifying the cause,
finding the cure, and controlling the effects of Tourette Syndrome; and
WHEREAS, The Tourette Syndrome Association has designated May 15th
through June 15th as National Tourette Syndrome Awareness Month, the
goal being to educate the public about the nature and effects of Tour-
ette Syndrome; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body recognizes the impact that Tourette
Syndrome can have on people living with the disorder; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body recognizes the importance of an early
diagnosis and proper treatment of Tourette Syndrome; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body recognizes the need for enhanced public
awareness of Tourette Syndrome; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body supports the goals and ideals of Tour-
ette Syndrome Awareness Month, as designated by the Tourette Syndrome
Association; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim May 15 - June 15, 2014,
as Tourette Syndrome 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.