Senate Resolution No. 2157

BY: Senator PARKER

MEMORIALIZING Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim
June 2017, as Tourette Syndrome Awareness Month in
the State of New York

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 June as
National Tourette Syndrome Awareness Month, the goal being to educate
the public about the nature and effects of Tourette Syndrome; and

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body recognizes the impact that Tourette
Syndrome can have on people living with the disorder; and

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body recognizes the importance of an early
diagnosis and proper treatment of Tourette Syndrome; and

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body recognizes the need for enhanced
public awareness of Tourette Syndrome; and

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body supports the goals and ideals of
Tourette Syndrome Awareness Month, as designated by the Tourette
Syndrome Association; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim June 2017, as Tourette
Syndrome Awareness Month 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.