Bill Text: NY J00476 | 2021-2022 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim March 2021, as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month in the State of New York

Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 43-20)

Status: (Passed) 2021-03-09 - ADOPTED [J00476 Detail]

Download: New_York-2021-J00476-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 476

BY: Senator MANNION

        MEMORIALIZING Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim
        March  2021, as Developmental Disabilities Awareness
        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 conditions
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,  this  Legislative  Body  is  justly proud to
memorialize  Governor  Andrew  M.  Cuomo  to  proclaim  March  2021,  as
Developmental  Disabilities Awareness Month in the State of New York, in
conjunction with the observance of National  Developmental  Disabilities
Awareness Month; and

  WHEREAS, Individuals with developmental disabilities live, work, and
volunteer  in  every  neighborhood  of this great Empire State; they are
family  members,   friends,   neighbors,   co-workers,   teammates   and
classmates; and

  WHEREAS,  The communities of New York State are strongest when every
resident is fully able to share his or her gifts and talents; and

  WHEREAS, In 1987, President Ronald Reagan first proclaimed the month
of March as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month and  called  upon
Americans  everywhere  to  provide  the  encouragement and opportunities
necessary so that people with developmental disabilities can reach their
highest potential; and

  WHEREAS, Despite the many positive  changes  in  societal  attitude,
workplace and educational culture, health care, available resources, and
knowledge   concerning  people  with  developmental  disabilities,  much
remains to be done to address the prevalence  of  negative  stereotypes,
lingering  misinformation,  and  subsequent  discrimination and barriers
some of these vulnerable citizens face; and

  WHEREAS, During  Developmental  Disabilities  Awareness  Month,  New
Yorkers  are encouraged to recognize the abilities of all people, and to
take time  to  get  to  know  some  of  the  300,000  New  Yorkers  with
developmental disabilities; and

  WHEREAS,   It   is   crucial  that  individuals  with  developmental
disabilities have access to the  resources  which  allow  them  to  live
secure,  fulfilling lives, including education, housing, employment, and
recreational activities; and

  WHEREAS, Opportunities for citizens with developmental  disabilities
to  live  as independently and productively as possible must be fostered
throughout New York; now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its  deliberations  to
memorialize  Governor  Andrew  M.  Cuomo  to  proclaim  March  2021,  as

Developmental Disabilities 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.