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This resolution urges Governor Cuomo to proclaim May 2018 as Better Sleep Month in New York to raise sleep health awareness.
Why it matters
Underscores the health risks of poor sleep. The resolution details how inadequate sleep can increase blood pressure, stress hormone production, and lead to problems like weakened immunity, mood swings, and poor concentration, highlighting sleep as a major public health issue.
Frames sleep as equally vital as diet and exercise. By comparing sleep to other foundational health behaviors, the resolution encourages a cultural shift in how sleep is prioritized in daily life.
Aims to expand awareness and action beyond individuals. The resolution calls for greater engagement and education not just at the personal level, but also in local, state, and national initiatives, suggesting a broad effort to address sleep health.
Aligns state policy with national health campaigns. By coordinating with the National Better Sleep Month and organizations like the Better Sleep Council, this resolution positions New York as part of a larger movement to improve public health through better sleep habits.
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Declare Better Sleep Month
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Senate Resolution No. 5238 BY: Senator PARKER MEMORIALIZING Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim May of 2018, as Better Sleep Month in the State of New York WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize official months that are set aside to… Show allHide
Senate Resolution No. 5238 BY: Senator PARKER MEMORIALIZING Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim May of 2018, as Better Sleep Month in the State of New York WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize official months that are set aside to increase awareness of 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 May of 2018, as Better Sleep Month in the State of New York, in conjunction with the observance of National Better Sleep Month; and WHEREAS, Refreshing sleep is of huge importance to staying healthy; the goal of Better Sleep Month is to encourage people to establish better sleeping patterns; and WHEREAS, Better Sleep Month is supported by the Better Sleep Council (BSC), which aims to raise awareness about the benefits of better sleep and how poor sleep can disrupt our lives; as with diet and exercise, sleep is crucial to our physical, emotional and mental health; and WHEREAS, Inadequate sleep can lead to an increase in blood pressure and stress hormone production; the body can become stressed when it does not get enough sleep; and WHEREAS, The consequences of poor sleep include reduced concentration, mood swings, irritability, stress, and a weakened immune system; the release of stress hormones can also make it harder to sleep, perpetuating an unhealthy sleep cycle; and WHEREAS, It is imperative that there be greater awareness of this health issue, 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 May of 2018, as Better Sleep 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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