Bill Text: NY J02827 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Commemorating the 40th Anniversary of the Adelphi New York Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline and Support Program

Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 9-5)

Status: (Passed) 2020-02-25 - ADOPTED [J02827 Detail]

Download: New_York-2019-J02827-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 2827

BY: Senator PERSAUD

        COMMEMORATING  the 40th Anniversary of the Adelphi
        New York Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline and Support
        Program

  WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize that
the quality and character of life in the  communities  across  New  York
State  are  reflective  of  the concerned and dedicated efforts of those
organizations and individuals who would devote themselves to the welfare
of the community and its citizenry; and

  WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern  and  in  full  accord  with  its
long-standing  traditions,  this  Legislative  Body  is  justly proud to
commemorate the 40th Anniversary  of  the  Adelphi  New  York  Statewide
Breast Cancer Hotline and Support Program; and

  WHEREAS,  With  a  long-standing  record of outstanding service, the
Adelphi New York Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline and Support Program has
worked continuously to  fulfill  its  mission  of  providing  education,
support,   empowerment,   and   advocacy  for  breast  cancer  patients,
professionals, and the overall community; and

  WHEREAS, Established in 1980, this esteemed non-profit  organization
began as a support group for women who had undergone mastectomies at the
Adelphi  University  School  of  Social Work; these early group members,
along with Adelphi staff, faculty, and interns, developed the  Women  to
Women  Hotline  which  was  introduced  in  1982,  offering nine trained
volunteers available for seven hours a  week  to  assist  breast  cancer
patients; and

  WHEREAS,  Over  time,  the  Women to Women Hotline expanded and grew
into the Adelphi New York Statewide Breast Cancer  Hotline  and  Support
Program,  a  comprehensive organization offering information, referrals,
and emotional support to all of New York State; and

  WHEREAS,  A  true  pioneer  in  offering  services  to   underserved
populations, the Adelphi Program has throughout the years created unique
and innovative responses to the emerging needs of breast cancer patients
and their families; and

  WHEREAS, Today, the Adelphi New York Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline
and  Support Program is the oldest breast cancer hotline in the country,
and includes over 100 trained and supervised volunteers,  most  of  whom
are breast cancer survivors, as well as a professional social work staff
who provide services to thousands of New Yorkers annually; and

  WHEREAS,  In  addition,  this remarkable program also works to raise
awareness about breast cancer and the need for early detection, offering
speakers at no charge for professional, business, industry and community
groups, with a special emphasis on outreach to underserved  communities;
and

  WHEREAS,  Furthermore,  the Adelphi New York Statewide Breast Cancer
Hotline and Support Program is a founding member of the National  Breast

Cancer  Coalition,  a  group  which  works  to focus the administration,
United States Congress, research institutions and consumer advocates  on
eradicating breast cancer; and

  WHEREAS, The success of the Adelphi New York Statewide Breast Cancer
Hotline  and  Support Program is in direct correlation to the efforts of
its dedicated volunteers and staff, whose involvement is, and always has
been,  characterized  by  an   impressive   commitment,   an   unbridled
enthusiasm,   and  an  uncompromising  standard  of  excellence  in  all
endeavors on behalf of the organization and the community it serves; and

  WHEREAS, It  is  the  sense  of  this  Legislative  Body  that  when
organizations and individuals of such noble aims and accomplishments are
brought  to  our  attention, they should be celebrated and recognized by
all the citizens of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its  deliberations  to
commemorate  the  celebration of the 40th Anniversary of the Adelphi New
York Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline and  Support  Program,  recognizing
its  long  and  sustained  commitment  to  the health and welfare of the
citizens of the State of New York; and be it further

  RESOLVED, That a copy of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted  to the Adelphi New York Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline and
Support Program.