LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to
proclaim August 2015 as Immunization Awareness Month in the State of New
York

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize official
months that are set aside to increase awareness of serious 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, it is the sense of this Legislative Body to memori-
alize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim August 2015 as Immunization
Awareness Month in the State of New York, in conjunction with the obser-
vance of National Immunization Awareness Month; and
WHEREAS, Immunization Awareness Month provides an opportunity to high-
light the importance of immunization across the lifespan of the citizens
of the great State of New York; and
WHEREAS, In recognition of this vital cause, Immunization Awareness
Month will host numerous activities focused on encouraging all people to
protect their health by being immunized against infectious diseases; and
WHEREAS, The New York State Legislature continues its commitment to
educate the public in the importance of immunization awareness to
promote an environment in which a healthy lifestyle will result in heal-
thy minds and bodies; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body and Governor Andrew M. Cuomo
proclaim August 2015 as Immunization 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.