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J1000Senate2017-2018 SessionResolution

Animal Poison Prevention Week

Official title

“Memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim March 19-25, 2017, as Animal Poison Prevention Week in the State of New York”

Sponsor Kevin S. ParkerSD-21
Status
Adopted
Impact
1/10
Minimal
Outcome
Adopted

What's happening

This resolution urges the Governor to declare March 19-25, 2017, as Animal Poison Prevention Week in New York State.

Why it matters

  1. Raises awareness about common household dangers to pets. , encouraging owners to recognize and prevent poisoning incidents, which can result in costly veterinary emergencies or loss of animals.

  2. Aligns state efforts with a national campaign. , reinforcing the importance of pet safety and education, and potentially leading to greater dissemination of prevention resources in New York.

  3. Promotes public health and community well-being. by emphasizing responsible pet ownership and the need for vigilance around substances harmful to animals, which can also impact families and children.

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Animal Poison Prevention Week

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Sponsors

Primary sponsor
Kevin S. Parker

Senator · Senate District 21

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History

  1. Adopted
  2. Reported to calendar for consideration
  3. Referred to finance

Full text

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Senate Resolution No. 1000 BY: Senator PARKER MEMORIALIZING Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim March 19-25, 2017, as Animal Poison Prevention Week in the State of New York WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize official weeks that… Show all

Senate Resolution No. 1000 BY: Senator PARKER MEMORIALIZING Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim March 19-25, 2017, as Animal Poison Prevention Week in the State of New York WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize official weeks that are 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, this Legislative Body is justly proud to memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim March 13-19, 2017, as Animal Poison Prevention Week in the State of New York, in conjunction with the observance of National Animal Poison Prevention Week; and WHEREAS, For more than 50 years, the third week in March has been celebrated as National Animal Poison Prevention Week; and WHEREAS, The week is designated to bring both knowledge and awareness to all pet owners regarding the many poisonous hazards in and around one's own home, and what to do if you know or suspect that your pet has ingested something that is potentially harmful; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to help increase awareness of serious issues which affect the lives of citizens of New York State; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim March 19-25, 2017, as Animal Poison 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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