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J4284Senate2017-2018 SessionResolution

Proclaim Stop the Bleed Day

Official title

“Memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim March 31, 2018, as Stop the Bleed Day in the State of New York”

Sponsor Phil BoyleSD-4+8 co-sponsors
Status
Adopted
Impact
1/10
Minimal
Outcome
Adopted

What's happening

This resolution urges Governor Cuomo to proclaim March 31, 2018, as Stop the Bleed Day in New York to raise awareness about bleeding control.

Why it matters

  1. Highlights the critical importance of public knowledge in emergency bleeding control. , emphasizing that bystanders—not just medical professionals—are often the first on the scene and can save lives if properly trained.

  2. Connects local action to a national campaign. , showing New York’s participation in the broader “Stop the Bleed” effort, which aims to make bleeding control training as common as CPR, potentially transforming community emergency response.

  3. Underlines the preventability of trauma deaths from bleeding. , making a case that increased awareness and training could directly reduce mortality in mass casualty events, accidents, and day-to-day injuries.

  4. Encourages free, accessible training opportunities. , which could empower ordinary citizens with practical skills (like tourniquet use and wound packing) and foster a culture of preparedness and mutual aid in New York communities.

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Proclaim Stop the Bleed Day

Plain English, a few words. Used as the page title.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor
Phil Boyle

Senator · Senate District 4

Chair, Commerce, Economic Development And Small Business

History

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

Full text

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Senate Resolution No. 4284 BY: Senator BOYLE MEMORIALIZING Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim

March 31, 2018, as Stop the Bleed Day in the State of New York WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize official days that are set aside to increase awareness of serious health issues that affect the lives of citizens of New York State;… Show all

March 31, 2018, as Stop the Bleed Day in the State of New York WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize official days 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 hereby memorializes Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim March 31, 2018, as Stop the Bleed Day in the State of New York, in conjunction with the observance of National Stop the Bleed Day; and WHEREAS, Launched in 2015, the National Stop the Bleed Campaign is a call to action; a person can die from blood loss within five minutes, therefore, it is important to stop the blood loss as quickly as possible; and WHEREAS, Trauma is the leading cause of death for Americans under the age of 46; the top cause of preventable death in trauma is bleeding;

20% of people who have died from traumatic injuries could have survived with quick bleeding control; 35% of pre-hospital deaths are due to blood loss; and WHEREAS, 80 percent of victims in a mass casualty event are transported to the hospital by members of… Show all

20% of people who have died from traumatic injuries could have survived with quick bleeding control; 35% of pre-hospital deaths are due to blood loss; and WHEREAS, 80 percent of victims in a mass casualty event are transported to the hospital by members of the public; and WHEREAS, On March 31, 2018, instructors and students from New York State and the entire country will gather together for a free day of Bleeding Control (B-CON) training free of charge; individuals will be taught how to help someone in a life-threatening situation before emergency responders arrive by learning how to use tourniquets, how to pack a wound correctly, and other ways to stop a person from bleeding; and WHEREAS, It is imperative that there be greater awareness of this serious health condition, and more must be done to increase activity at the local, State and National levels; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim March 31, 2018, as Stop the Bleed Day in the State of New York, in conjunction with the observance of National Stop the Bleed Day; 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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