Bill Text: NY J02875 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced


Bill Title: Memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim February 2020, as American Heart Month in the State of New York

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 9-0)

Status: (Passed) 2020-02-25 - ADOPTED [J02875 Detail]

Download: New_York-2019-J02875-Introduced.html

Senate Resolution No. 2875

BY: Senator THOMAS

        MEMORIALIZING Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim
        February  2020, as American Heart Month in the State
        of New York

  WHEREAS, It is the custom of  this  Legislative  Body  to  recognize
official  months  that  are  set  aside to increase awareness of serious
issues that affect the lives of citizens of New York State; and

  WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and  in  full  accord  with  its
long-standing  traditions,  it  is the sense of this Legislative Body to
memorialize Governor Andrew M.  Cuomo  to  proclaim  February  2020,  as
American  Heart  Month in the State of New York, in conjunction with the
observance of National American Heart Month; and

  WHEREAS, The American Heart Association  truly  wants  to  help  the
citizens  of  this  great nation to live longer, healthier lives so they
can enjoy all of  life's  precious  moments;  American  Heart  Month,  a
federally  designated  event,  is  a  perfect way to remind Americans to
focus on their hearts and encourage them to get their families,  friends
and communities involved; and

  WHEREAS,  Each  year  the  American  Heart Association, the National
Heart, Lung and Blood institute and other health-oriented  organizations
celebrate  American Heart Month to raise awareness of the seriousness of
heart disease and to promote healthy lifestyles; and

  WHEREAS, This year, American Heart  Month  has  four  themed  weeks,
which  are: being physically active together, eating healthier together,
tracking your health statistics together, and managing stress,  sleeping
better, and quitting smoking together; and

  WHEREAS,  According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention
(CDC), heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States;
one in every four deaths is attributed to it, ahead of cancer,  diabetes
and  Alzheimer's  disease;  one  person dies every 37 seconds from heart
disease (also  known  as  cardiovascular  disease),  and  one  in  three
American  adults  (85  million  people)  live  with  some  form of heart
disease; and

  WHEREAS, Heart disease cost the  United  States  approximately  $219
billion  each  year  from 2014 to 2015; this includes the cost of health
care services and medicines, and this figure is growing; and

  WHEREAS, Coronary Artery Disease is the most common  type  of  heart
disease,  with  two  in 10 deaths resulting from heart disease in people
under 65 years old; and

  WHEREAS, In New York, heart disease incidence is highest in Chenango
County, followed by Cattaraugus, Niagara, Orleans, Richmond, Montgomery,
and Chautauqua counties; and

  WHEREAS,  Heart  disease  is  significantly  influenced   by   one's
environment,  specifically  by  factors  like maternal and child health,

access to educational  opportunities,  availability  of  healthy  foods,
physical   education,   extracurricular   activities   in  schools,  and
opportunities  for  physical  activity,  such  as  safe   and   walkable
communities; and

  WHEREAS,  In  addition,  it  is  vital  to  maintain quality working
conditions and worksite health, as well  as  availability  of  community
support and resources and access to affordable, quality health care; and

  WHEREAS,  As  reported  by  The National Institutes of Health, heart
disease  is  particularly  prevalent  among  the  African  American  and
Hispanic/Latino  populations,  with  African  Americans  being  30% more
likely to develop  heart  disease  than  non-Hispanic  whites;  risk  is
particularly high for African American women; and

  WHEREAS, Heart disease is preventable by targeting risk factors such
as  smoking,  high  cholesterol  levels,  and  maintaining  normal blood
pressure; and

  WHEREAS, It is imperative that there be greater public awareness  of
this  health  issue  and  more  must be done to increase activity at the
local, state and  national  levels  to  promote  screening  and  support
patients and their families; now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED,  That  this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
memorialize Governor Andrew M.  Cuomo  to  proclaim  February  2020,  as
American Heart 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.
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