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J3130Senate2017-2018 SessionResolution

Declare Parkinson's Awareness Month

Official title

“Memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim April 2018, as Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month in the State of New York”

Sponsor Kathleen A. MarchioneSD-43+1 co-sponsor
Status
Adopted
Impact
1/10
Minimal
Outcome
Adopted

What's happening

This resolution urges Governor Cuomo to declare April 2018 as Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month in New York State.

Why it matters

  1. Raises public knowledge about Parkinson’s Disease. , which affects over a million Americans (including thousands of New Yorkers), helping to reduce stigma and encourage early detection and intervention.

  2. Highlights the lack of a cure and the need for better treatments. , drawing attention to the ongoing challenges faced by people with Parkinson’s and potentially encouraging greater investment in research and support services.

  3. Acknowledges the diverse and often subtle symptoms. such as tremors, rigidity, depression, and cognitive changes—informing the public and medical community about the complexity of the disease and the importance of nuanced care.

  4. Serves as a formal recognition by the state government. , which can empower advocacy groups, patients, and caregivers, providing them with greater legitimacy and a platform to push for policy changes and resources.

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Declare Parkinson's Awareness Month

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Sponsors

Primary sponsor
Kathleen A. Marchione

Senator · Senate District 43

Chair, Local Government

1 Co-sponsor

History

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

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Senate Resolution No. 3130 BY: Senator MARCHIONE MEMORIALIZING Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim April 2018, as Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month in the State of New York WHEREAS, The State of New York takes great pride in recognizing serious diseases by… Show all

Senate Resolution No. 3130 BY: Senator MARCHIONE MEMORIALIZING Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim April 2018, as Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month in the State of New York WHEREAS, The State of New York takes great pride in recognizing serious diseases by proclaiming official months to increase awareness of such concerns, which affect thousands of New Yorkers; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim April 2018, as Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month in the State of New York; and WHEREAS, Parkinson's Disease is a progressive disorder of the nervous system that affects movement; and WHEREAS, In the United States, 50,000-60,000 new cases of Parkinson's Disease are diagnosed each year, adding to the one million people who currently have Parkinson's Disease; and WHEREAS, Great strides have been made in the battle against Parkinson's Disease; Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month is committed to fighting this horrific disease by finding better ways to prevent, detect, and provide treatment; and WHEREAS, Parkinson's Disease is a substantial health problem in the State of New York and throughout the United States; it strikes disproportionately more men, but also women, with the average age of onset being 60 years old; and WHEREAS, The symptoms of Parkinson's Disease can vary from person to person; early signs may be subtle and can go unnoticed; symptoms typically begin on one side of the body and usually remain worse on that side even after symptoms begin to affect both sides; and WHEREAS, People suffering with Parkinson's Disease can exhibit many signs and symptoms including tremors, rigidity, slowing of motions, postural instability, depression, emotional changes, difficulty with swallowing and chewing, speech changes, sleep problems, pain and dementia; and WHEREAS, While there is no cure for Parkinson's Disease, many different types of medications and surgical options are available for its treatment; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim April 2018, as Parkinson's Disease 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.

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