Declare Correct Posture Month

Senate Resolution No. 5240 BY: Senator PARKER MEMORIALIZING Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim May of 2018, as Correct Posture 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 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 May of 2018, as Correct Posture Month in the State of New York, in conjunction with the observance of National Correct Posture Month; and WHEREAS, Correct Posture Month encourages people to think about how posture can affect their overall health; and WHEREAS, Posture refers to the position a person's body is in whilst they are sitting or standing; sedentary activities such as sitting, reading, playing video games, and using a computer, as well as more physical activities like gardening, bending or lifting objects, are often performed with poor posture; and WHEREAS, Poor posture can negatively impact a person's health, with back pain being the most common problem; additionally, side effects from medicines used to control back pain can have a huge impact on a person's physical and mental well-being; and WHEREAS, It is imperative that there be greater awareness of this serious 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 Correct Posture 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.