LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to
proclaim April 2016 as Primary Immune Deficiency Diseases 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, this Legislative Body is justly proud to memorial-
ize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim April 2016 as Primary Immune
Deficiency Diseases Awareness Month in the State of New York, in
conjunction with National Primary Immune Deficiency Diseases Awareness
Month; and
WHEREAS, Primary Immune Deficiency Diseases can affect a single cell
or more than one component of the system and are hereditary or genetic
defects which can affect anyone, regardless of age or sex; and
WHEREAS, The severity of these diseases range from mild to serious and
in some cases, can be recurrent and may require proper medical care in
order to enable patients to live full and independent lives; and
WHEREAS, The World Health Organization recognizes more than 150 prima-
ry immunodeficiency diseases which infect the skin, sinuses, ears,
lungs, brain and intestinal tract, and today affect over 250,000 Ameri-
cans; and
WHEREAS, Public support is required in order to have full understand-
ing of Primary Immune Deficiency Diseases; awareness is also needed in
order to find cures in a timely manner, and to develop and make life-
saving therapies accessible to all those affected by these diseases; and
WHEREAS, The Immune Deficiency Foundation (IDF) is committed to
improving the diagnosis, treatment, and quality of life for those
affected with Primary Immune Deficiency Diseases by conducting thorough
research, providing the education necessary, and through advocacy; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim April 2016 as Primary
Immune Deficiency Diseases Awareness Month in the State of New York; and
be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to The Honorable Andrew M. Cuomo, Governor of the State of New
York, and to the Immune Deficiency Foundation.