2015-K205

Memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim March 2015 as Problem Gambling Awareness Month in the State of New York

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2015-K205


LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to
proclaim March 2015 as Problem Gambling Awareness Month in New York
State

WHEREAS, Individuals across the country and in this State enjoy the
recreational aspects of legalized gambling; and
WHEREAS, The New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse
Services reports that nearly one million New Yorkers are currently
struggling with compulsive gambling issues; and
WHEREAS, The proliferation of gambling opportunities to New Yorkers
continues to increase; and
WHEREAS, Problem gambling should be considered a public health issue
affecting individuals of all ages, races and ethnic backgrounds in all
communities and having a significant societal and economic cost; and
WHEREAS, Problem gambling is treatable, and treatment is effective in
minimizing the harm to both individuals and society as a whole; and
WHEREAS, Numerous individuals, professionals and organizations have
dedicated their efforts to public awareness of problem gambling and the
effectiveness of treatment; and
WHEREAS, The National Council on Problem Gambling is sponsoring the
13th Annual National Problem Gambling Awareness Week campaign, which
seeks to educate the public about the impact of problem gambling and the
availability of treatment options; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim March 2015 as Problem
Gambling Awareness Month in the State of New York; and be it further
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause further to urge the New
York State Council on Problem Gambling to continue its outreach efforts
and advocate that resources be available for the prevention and treat-
ment of problem gambling in this State; and be it further
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause further to urge all resi-
dents of this great Empire State to learn more about problem gambling
and the programs available to help individuals and their families who
have been adversely affected by this issue; 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.

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  • 10 / Mar / 2015
    • REFERRED TO CALENDAR
  • 11 / Mar / 2015
    • ADOPTED

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