Bill Text: NY J02618 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim May 2020, as Arthritis Awareness Month in the State of New York

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2020-01-28 - ADOPTED [J02618 Detail]

Download: New_York-2019-J02618-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 2618

BY: Senator PARKER

        MEMORIALIZING Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim
        May  2020, as Arthritis Awareness Month in the State
        of New York, in conjunction with the  observance  of
        World  Autoimmune  Arthritis Day, Wednesday, May 20,
        2020

  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 residents 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 2020, as  Arthritis
Awareness  Month  in  the  State  of  New  York, in conjunction with the
observance of World Autoimmune Arthritis Day, Wednesday, May  20,  2020;
and

  WHEREAS,  The Arthritis National Research Foundation's mission is to
provide initial research funding to brilliant, investigative  scientists
with new ideas to cure arthritis and related autoimmune diseases; and

  WHEREAS,   Arthritis  Awareness  Month  was  developed  to  increase
awareness  of  arthritis  and  the  importance  of  seeking  appropriate
treatment to minimize its disabling impact on daily lives; and

  WHEREAS,  The  Arthritis  Foundation is the Champion of Yes, leading
the fight for the Arthritis community;  this  vital  organization  helps
conquer   everyday   battles   through  life  changing  information  and
resources, access to optimal care, advancements in science and community
connections; and

  WHEREAS, The Arthritis Foundation strives to chart a winning course,
guiding families in developing personalized  plans  and  living  a  full
life, and making each day another stride towards a cure; and

  WHEREAS,  Arthritis  affects  3.8 million people in the State of New
York; 24.2% of  New  York  adults  have  self-reported  doctor-diagnosed
Arthritis; and

  WHEREAS,  Fifty-two  million Americans have Arthritis, affecting one
in four Americans in the general population; by  2030,  that  number  is
expected to climb to 67 million; and

  WHEREAS, Approximately, 300,000 children in the United States suffer
from Arthritis; and

  WHEREAS, Arthritis encompasses more than 100 diseases and conditions
which  affect  the  joints,  tissues  surrounding  the  joints and other
organs; and

  WHEREAS, In New  York  State,  40%  of  adults  with  Arthritis  are
inactive; 50% of adults diagnosed with Arthritis also have diabetes, 43%
also have hypertension, and 36% are obese; and


  WHEREAS,  Early diagnosis and appropriate management can help people
with Arthritis decrease pain, improve function, stay  productive,  lower
health care costs and have a better quality of life; and

  WHEREAS,  Arthritis  is  our  nation's  leading cause of disability,
resulting in an annual $128 billion price tag which includes $81 billion
in direct costs and $47 billion in indirect costs; and

  WHEREAS, One in 25 working age adults  have  to  change  jobs,  stop
working entirely, or reduce the hours they work due to Arthritis; and

  WHEREAS,  One  out  of every three United States veterans lives with
Arthritis and it is the top cause of disability among veterans; research
supporting better prevention strategies, intervention and treatments  is
crucial  to  reducing the number of soldiers and veterans suffering from
Arthritis; and

  WHEREAS, Through public awareness, this Legislative  Body  seeks  to
minimize  the devastating effects of Arthritis among the citizens of the
State of New York; now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its  deliberations  to
memorialize  Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim May 2020, as Arthritis
Awareness Month in the State  of  New  York,  in  conjunction  with  the
observance  of  World Autoimmune Arthritis Day, Wednesday, May 20, 2020,
and to urge the residents of this great Empire State to learn about  the
causes, symptoms, diagnoses and treatments; and be it further

  RESOLVED,  That  copies  of  this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to The Honorable Andrew M. Cuomo, Governor of the  State  of
New York, and the Arthritis Foundation.