LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to
proclaim May 15 - June 15, 2016, as Tourette Syndrome Awareness Month in
New York State

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize official
months that are set aside to increase awareness of serious health issues
that affect the lives of citizens of New York State; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to memorialize
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim May 15 - June 15, 2016, as Tourette
Syndrome Awareness Month in New York State, in conjunction with the
observance of National Tourette Syndrome Awareness Month; and
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 15 to
June 15 as National Tourette Syndrome Awareness Month, the goal being to
educate the public about the nature and effects of Tourette Syndrome;
and
WHEREAS, It is imperative that there be greater awareness of this
serious health condition, and more must be done to increase activity at
the local, State and National levels; 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, 2016,
as Tourette Syndrome Awareness Month in New York State, and to recognize
the impact Tourette Syndrome can have on people living with the disor-
der, and the importance of an early diagnosis and proper treatment of
Tourette Syndrome; 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.