Bill Text: NY K00402 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced


Bill Title: Memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim May 12-18, 2019, as Prevention Week in the State of New York

Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 44-22)

Status: (Passed) 2019-05-15 - adopted [K00402 Detail]

Download: New_York-2019-K00402-Introduced.html

Senate Resolution No. 1421

BY: Senator HARCKHAM

        MEMORIALIZING Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim
        May  12-18, 2019, as Prevention Week in the State of
        New York

  WHEREAS, It is the custom of  this  Legislative  Body  to  recognize
official  weeks  set aside to increase awareness of serious issues which
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  May  12-18,  2019,  as
Prevention  Week  in  the  State  of  New  York, in conjunction with the
observance of National Prevention Week; and

  WHEREAS, The theme of National Prevention Week  2019  is  "Inspiring
Action, Changing Lives"; and

  WHEREAS,  This  annual  health observance is dedicated to increasing
public awareness of and action around substance abuse and mental  health
issues; and

  WHEREAS,  Recognition  of this annual designation helps to encourage
communities to raise awareness about substance abuse and  mental  health
issues;   foster  partnerships  and  collaborations  with  organizations
dedicated to preventing substance abuse and mental  health  issues;  and
promote and disseminate prevention resources; and

  WHEREAS,   The   2019   Daily   Health  Themes  include:  Preventing
Prescription and Opioid Drug Misuse, Monday, May 13; Preventing Underage
Drinking and Alcohol Misuse, Tuesday, May 14;  Preventing  Illicit  Drug
Use  and  Youth  Marijuana  Use,  Wednesday, May 15; Prevention of Youth
Tobacco Use, Thursday, May 16; Preventing Suicide, Friday, May 17; and

  WHEREAS, Schools and local communities are also encouraged  to  take
part  in prevention themed events prior to the end of the school year to
help raise awareness among students of all ages; and

  WHEREAS,  Through  this  observance,  this  Legislative  Body   also
recognizes  substance  abuse  prevention  providers  throughout New York
State and their important work in reducing  the  risks  associated  with
substance  abuse disorders and their efforts to prevent substance abuse;
and

  WHEREAS, The New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse
Services also offers important information, tips, and resources to  help
parents,  schools,  and  members of the community keep young people safe
from alcohol and drugs through initiatives such as its Talk2Prevent  and
Combat Heroin webpages; and

  WHEREAS,  All  New  Yorkers are encouraged to join in supporting the
goal to keep all young people healthy, safe, and drug and alcohol  free;
now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED,  That  this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim  May  12-18,  2019,  as
Prevention 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.
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