Declare Toddler Immunization Week

Senate Resolution No. 1857 BY: Senator PARKER MEMORIALIZING Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim April 16-22, 2017, as Toddler Immunization Week in the State of New York WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to promote the health and welfare of all New Yorkers; 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 April 16-22, 2017, as Toddler Immunization Week in the State of New York, in conjunction with National Toddler Immunization Week; and WHEREAS, Vaccines are one of the greatest achievements of modern civilization, preventing the spread of life-threatening diseases and the deaths of more than two million people each year according to the World Health Organization; and WHEREAS, National Infant Immunization Week is held each year to highlight the importance of protecting infants from vaccine-preventable diseases and to celebrate the achievements of immunization programs and their partners in promoting healthy communities; and WHEREAS, Since 1994, hundreds of communities across the United States have joined together to celebrate the critical role vaccines play in protecting children, communities and public health; and WHEREAS, The New York State Senate should use every measure at its disposal to promote the health of our children and the use of vaccines to accomplish this crucial public health goal; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim April 16-22, 2017, as Toddler Immunization 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.