Bill Text: NY K00908 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced

New York Assembly Resolution 908 (Prior Session Legislation)

Introduced

Bill Title: Memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim May 10-16, 2020, as Prevention Week in the State of New York

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 3-0)

Status: (Passed) 2020-06-10 - adopted [K00908 Detail]

Download: New_York-2019-K00908-Introduced.html


Assembly Resolution No. 908

BY: M. of A. Rosenthal L

        MEMORIALIZING Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim
        May  10-16, 2020, 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  10-16,  2020,  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 2020  is  "Prevention
Happens Here"; 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   2020  Daily  Health  Themes  include:    Preventing
Prescription Drug and Opioid Misuse, Monday, May 11; Preventing Underage
Drinking and Alcohol Misuse, Tuesday, May 12;  Preventing  Illicit  Drug
Use and Youth Marijuana Use, Wednesday, May 13; Preventing Youth Tobacco
Use  (E-Cigarettes  and  Vaping),  Thursday, May 14; Preventing Suicide,
Friday, May 15; 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  Addiction  Services  and
Supports  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  10-16,  2020,  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.