LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to
proclaim March 2016, as Colon Cancer Awareness Month in the State of New
York

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize official
days set aside to increase awareness of serious issues which 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 memorial-
ize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim March 2016, Colon Cancer Aware-
ness Month in the State of New York in conjunction with the observance
of National Colon Cancer Awareness Month; and
WHEREAS, In February of 2000, then President Bill Clinton officially
dedicated March as National Colon Cancer Awareness Month; and
WHEREAS, Since its inception, National Colon Cancer Awareness Month
has grown to be a rallying point for the colon cancer community where
thousands of patients, survivors, caregivers and advocates throughout
the country join together to spread colon cancer awareness by wearing
blue, holding fundraising and education events, talking to friends and
family about screening and more; and
WHEREAS, National Colon Cancer Awareness Month has been instrumental
in honoring and remembering loved ones, motivating individuals to get
screened, and celebrating how far we have come in spreading awareness of
this disease; and
WHEREAS, It is imperative that there be greater public awareness of
this deadly disease, and more must be done to increase activity at the
local, state and national levels to educate and support those afflicted
as well as their families and caregivers; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim March 2016, as Colon
Cancer 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.