What's happening
This resolution urges the Governor to proclaim February 5-11, 2017, as Burn Awareness Week in New York State.
Why it matters
Raises awareness about burn injuries. , which disproportionately affect vulnerable groups like children and older adults, by encouraging statewide education and prevention efforts.
Promotes community engagement. by uniting educators, families, and public safety officials to share information and strategies that can help prevent burn accidents.
Encourages policy and public health action. at local, state, and national levels, signaling that burn prevention and safety are priorities that require coordinated efforts.
Empowers individuals and families. by reminding them of their role in personal and home safety, potentially reducing the number and severity of burn-related incidents through increased vigilance and education.
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Proclaim Burn Awareness Week
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History
- Adopted
- Reported to calendar for consideration
- Referred to finance
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Senate Resolution No. 561 BY: Senator PARKER MEMORIALIZING Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim February 5-11, 2017, as Burn Awareness Week in the State of New York WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize official weeks set aside to… Show allHide
Senate Resolution No. 561 BY: Senator PARKER MEMORIALIZING Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim February 5-11, 2017, as Burn Awareness Week in the State of New York WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize official weeks set aside to increase awareness of serious 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 is proud to proclaim February 5-11, 2017, as Burn Awareness Week in the State of New York, in conjunction with the observation of National Burn Awareness Week; and WHEREAS, This year marks the 31st Anniversary of National Burn Awareness Week, developed as a vehicle to promote burn awareness and prevention among the general public, as well as high-risk groups, like children and older adults; and WHEREAS, Burn Awareness Week is designed to provide an opportunity for burn, fire and life safety educators to unite in sharing a common burn awareness and prevention message in our communities; and WHEREAS, By memorializing this week, it will remind children how to be responsible for their personal safety, and increase family awareness of potentially harmful situations; and WHEREAS, It is imperative that there be greater public awareness of this important issue, and more must be done to increase activity at the local, state and national levels to reduce the incidence of burn-related injuries; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to proclaim February 5-11, 2017, as Burn Awareness Week 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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