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J3658Senate2017-2018 SessionResolution

Honor Medical Lab Workers

Official title

“Memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim April 22-28, 2018, as Medical Laboratory Professionals Week in the State of New York”

Sponsor Kemp HannonSD-6+1 co-sponsor
Status
Adopted
Impact
1/10
Minimal
Outcome
Adopted

What's happening

The resolution urges Governor Cuomo to proclaim April 22-28, 2018, as Medical Laboratory Professionals Week in New York.

Why it matters

  1. Raises visibility for a critical but often overlooked profession. Laboratory professionals perform and interpret a massive volume of tests essential for diagnosing and treating patients, yet their roles are frequently underappreciated by both the public and healthcare institutions.

  2. Highlights the growing importance of lab professionals in modern healthcare. With increasing demands for quality and accountability in healthcare, the expertise and reliability of lab workers have become even more vital to patient outcomes and public health.

  3. Supports recognition and morale within the field. Official acknowledgment, such as a dedicated week, can boost the morale of laboratory professionals, potentially aiding in workforce retention and attracting new talent to a field facing high demand.

  4. Educates the public about the value of laboratory science. By proclaiming this week, the state helps inform citizens about how laboratory science underpins much of everyday medical care, fostering greater appreciation and trust in health services.

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Honor Medical Lab Workers

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Sponsors

Primary sponsor
Kemp Hannon

Senator · Senate District 6

Chair, Health

1 Co-sponsor

History

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

Full text

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Senate Resolution No. 3658 BY: Senator HANNON MEMORIALIZING Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim April 22-28, 2018, as Medical Laboratory Professionals Week in the State of New York WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who give… Show all

Senate Resolution No. 3658 BY: Senator HANNON MEMORIALIZING Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim April 22-28, 2018, as Medical Laboratory Professionals Week in the State of New York WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who give outstanding service to the people of this Empire State and whose extraordinary achievements save lives and keep people healthy profoundly strengthen our shared commitment to family and community life; and WHEREAS, In conjunction with the observance of National Medical Laboratory Professionals Week, this Legislative Body is justly proud to memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim April 22-28, 2018, as Medical Laboratory Professionals Week in the State of New York; and WHEREAS, Medical Laboratory Professionals Week is an annual celebration of the laboratory professionals and pathologists who play a vital role in every aspect of health care; and WHEREAS, Lab Week is a time to honor the more than 300,000 medical laboratory professionals around the country who perform and interpret more than 10 billion laboratory tests in the United States every year; and WHEREAS, As of one of the largest industries in the United States, the dedicated efforts of laboratory professionals often go unnoticed by the general public, as well as by the very institutions employing their services; and WHEREAS, With the public now demanding the assurance of quality health care and professional accountability, the essential role of the medical laboratory professional has increased significantly; and WHEREAS, Americans benefit daily from the knowledge and skills of these highly trained individuals and it is appropriate to recognize the value and accomplishments of medical laboratory professionals by designating a special week in their honor; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim April 22-28, 2018, as Medical Laboratory Professionals Week in the State of New York; 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 Carol Golyski, President of the New York Chapter of the American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science.

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