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This resolution urges Governor Cuomo to declare March 2017 as Colon Cancer Awareness Month in New York State.
Why it matters
Raising colon cancer awareness. can lead to earlier detection, which is crucial since colon cancer is often more treatable in its early stages. A statewide awareness month could encourage more people to get screened and learn about risk factors.
Supporting patients and families. through increased public attention can reduce stigma, provide emotional support, and connect those affected with resources, advocacy groups, and survivors.
Aligning New York with national efforts. boosts the impact of education campaigns and fundraising, creating a unified message that may attract more funding and participation in research and prevention activities.
Prompting government action. by urging the governor to issue a formal proclamation highlights the importance of public health initiatives and may stimulate additional state-level programs or funding for colon cancer prevention and treatment.
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Declare Colon Cancer Awareness Month
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Senate Resolution No. 899 BY: Senator PARKER MEMORIALIZING Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim March 2017, as Colon Cancer Awareness Month in the State of New York WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize official days set aside to… Show allHide
Senate Resolution No. 899 BY: Senator PARKER MEMORIALIZING Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim March 2017, as Colon Cancer Awareness Month in the State of New York WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize official days set aside to increase awareness of serious issues which 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 justly proud to memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim March 2017, Colon Cancer Awareness Month in the State of New York in conjunction with the observance of National Colon Cancer Awareness Month; and WHEREAS, In February of 2000, then President Bill Clinton officially dedicated March as National Colon Cancer Awareness Month; and WHEREAS, Since its inception, National Colon Cancer Awareness Month has grown to be a rallying point for the colon cancer community where thousands of patients, survivors, caregivers and advocates throughout the country join together to spread colon cancer awareness by wearing blue, holding fundraising and education events, talking to friends and family about screening and more; and WHEREAS, National Colon Cancer Awareness Month has been instrumental in honoring and remembering loved ones, motivating individuals to get screened, and celebrating how far we have come in spreading awareness of this disease; and WHEREAS, It is imperative that there be greater public awareness of this deadly disease, and more must be done to increase activity at the local, state and national levels to educate and support those afflicted as well as their families and caregivers; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim March 2017, as Colon Cancer Awareness 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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