Senate Resolution No. 1937

BY: Senator HANNON

MEMORIALIZING Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim
May 14-20, 2017, as Nursing Home Week in the State
of New York

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to honor those
illustrious organizations of the State of New York whose purposeful
endeavors serve to enhance the quality of life for the cherished senior
citizens in their communities; and

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to memorialize
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim May 14-20, 2017, as Nursing Home
Week in the State of New York, in conjunction with the observance of
National Nursing Home Week; and

WHEREAS, Established by the American Health Care Association in 1967
and always beginning on Mother's Day, National Nursing Home Week
provides an opportunity for residents and their loved ones, staff,
volunteers, and surrounding communities to recognize the role of skilled
nursing care centers in caring for America's seniors and individuals
with disabilities; and

WHEREAS, New York is stronger because we honor and respect our
elders, and citizens of any age with physical or intellectual
disabilities, who reside at a skilled nursing or post-acute care center
throughout the State; and

WHEREAS, These citizens bring a wealth of experience and knowledge
to the increasingly active roles they play in today's society; their
past contributions and future participation are a vital part of, and
valuable asset to, the fabric of community life and activity; and

WHEREAS, Every skilled nursing care center embodies a unique and
vibrant spirit and community for residents, volunteers and staff alike;
acts of kindness, generosity and compassion from proud veterans,
immigrants, and hardworking people of different faiths fill the walls of
each center; and

WHEREAS, During National Nursing Home Week, skilled nursing care
centers will unite under the theme, "The Spirit of America" which
underscores the bond between staff, volunteers and residents that
capture the American spirit; and

WHEREAS, All citizens are encouraged to visit a loved one, friend,
or neighbor being cared for in any setting, and to offer a kind word and
a personal touch to show their continuing support; and

WHEREAS, New York is committed to quality health care and a
continuously improving quality of life; this Legislative Body is proud
to embrace the theme of "The Spirit of America" by promoting the bond
between staff, volunteers and residents that capture the American
spirit; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim May 14-20, 2017, as
Nursing Home Week in the State of New York; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to The Honorable Andrew M. Cuomo, Governor of the State of
New York.