LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to
proclaim June 5, 2016, as Cancer Survivors Day in the State of New York

WHEREAS, Cancer is a medical, social, psychological, and economic issue;
each and every day, people make decisions affecting the lives of
millions who are suffering from, or are close to someone who suffers
from, cancer; and
WHEREAS, Today, with over 14.5 million Americans surviving cancer each
year, as a result of revolutionary advances in early detection, research
studies and treatment, we have the opportunity to pay tribute to cancer
survivors and their families; and
WHEREAS, In order to promote awareness of cancer, on Sunday, June 5,
2016, communities across New York State will celebrate life as part of
the world's largest Cancer Survivors event; this special day also honors
those who have lost their battle with cancer; and
WHEREAS, It is a day when we come together to commemorate the daily
struggles which cancer patients, survivors, and their families experi-
ence, a day which makes all of us aware that cancer is a disease without
boundaries; crossing the lines of color, race, creed, sex and age, it is
an unbiased disease which affects not only the lives of those inflicted
with the disease, but their loved ones as well; and
WHEREAS, On this day, New York residents will be able to make a
difference and applaud survivors for overcoming this illness; it will be
a day of lamentation for those who lost their lives, and a day of
rejoicing for those who have conquered it; and
WHEREAS, The people of New York State salute all cancer survivors, and
individuals and groups which promote awareness of this disease and the
need for a cure; these organizations put their daily efforts into
educating and informing our entire society; their hard work and dedi-
cation are recognized on this day as an undertaking which is an ever-
lasting endeavor; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim June 5, 2016, as Cancer
Survivors Day 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 Brooklyn Cancer Survivors Bridget Leggio and Chin Yee.