Bill Text: NY K00939 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced

New York Assembly Resolution 939 (Prior Session Legislation)

Introduced

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

Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Republican 13-5)

Status: (Passed) 2020-06-10 - adopted [K00939 Detail]

Download: New_York-2019-K00939-Introduced.html


Assembly Resolution No. 939

BY: M. of A. Byrne

        MEMORIALIZING Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim
        October 2020, as Eczema 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  serious
health 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, this  Legislative  Body  is  justly  proud  to
memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim October 2020, as Eczema
Awareness  Month  in  the  State  of  New  York, in conjunction with the
observance of National Eczema Awareness Month; and

  WHEREAS,  Eczema  is  a  condition  where  patches  of  skin  become
inflamed,  itchy,  red,  cracked,  and rough, and sometimes blisters may
occur; some people outgrow the condition, while others will continue  to
have it throughout adulthood; and

  WHEREAS, Different stages and types of eczema affect 31.6% of people
in  the  United States; most people develop atopic dermatitis before the
age of 5 years; half of those who develop  the  condition  in  childhood
continue to have symptoms as an adult; and

  WHEREAS,  The  word  eczema  is also used specifically to talk about
atopic dermatitis, the most common type of eczema; atopic  refers  to  a
collection  of  diseases  involving  the immune system, including atopic
dermatitis, asthma, and hay fever; dermatitis is an inflammation of  the
skin; and

  WHEREAS, People with this condition will often experience periods of
time  where  their  symptoms  flare up or worsen, followed by periods of
time where their symptoms will  improve  or  clear  up;  eczema  can  be
triggered  by  environmental  factors like smoke and pollen, and certain
foods such as nuts and dairy; and

  WHEREAS, Since eczema is not curable, treatment focuses  on  healing
damaged  skin  and  alleviating symptoms; unfortunately, 86% of patients
report they are not satisfied with their eczema treatment; and

  WHEREAS, Eczema can have a serious impact on  patient's  quality  of
life  and  overall health, both physically and mentally; 1 in 5 children
face bullying because of  their  condition,  1/3  of  people  have  been
diagnosed with anxiety and/or depression, and 30% of children have sleep
disruption 5 or more nights per week; and

  WHEREAS,  Patients and caregivers lost $128 million in wages in 2016
due to eczema, and 2/3 of people say it impacts their job and  household
chores; and

  WHEREAS,  Eczema  can increase patients' risk of developing allergic
disorders, as well as  other  health  conditions  such  as  obesity  and

cardiovascular  disease;  patients  may  also have an increased risk for
multiple types of infection; and

  WHEREAS, This Legislative Body, representing the people of the State
of  New York, supports the increase in public awareness regarding eczema
and its many symptoms; now, therefore, be it

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