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J196Senate2019-2020 SessionResolution

Memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim March 2019, as Kidney Disease Awareness Month in the State of New York

Sponsor Gustavo RiveraSD-33
Status
Adopted
Impact
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Minimal
Outcome
Adopted

What's happening

This resolution urges Governor Cuomo to proclaim March 2019 as Kidney Disease Awareness Month in New York State.

Why it matters

  1. Highlights the urgent and growing impact of kidney disease in New York. , with 1.5 million affected residents and nearly 10,000 waiting for transplants—emphasizing the scale of the crisis and the lives directly impacted.

  2. Draws attention to significant health disparities. , noting that African Americans, Hispanics, Asians, Pacific Islanders, and Native Americans are at disproportionately higher risk, which underscores the need for targeted awareness and intervention efforts.

  3. Stresses the importance of early intervention and education. , pointing out that early detection can help manage complications and that organizations like the Northeast Kidney Foundation play a key role in supporting affected individuals and communities.

  4. Connects kidney disease to broader health issues. , such as diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease, highlighting why broader public health awareness and action can have wide-ranging benefits beyond just kidney health.

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Sponsors

Primary sponsor
Gustavo Rivera

Senator · Senate District 33

Chair, Health

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History

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

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Senate Resolution No. 196 BY: Senator RIVERA MEMORIALIZING Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim March 2019, as Kidney Disease Awareness Month in the State of New York WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to… Show all

Senate Resolution No. 196 BY: Senator RIVERA MEMORIALIZING Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim March 2019, as Kidney Disease Awareness Month in the State of New York WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim March 2019, as Kidney Disease Awareness Month in the State of New York, in conjunction with the observance of National Kidney Month; and WHEREAS, Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a major health problem affecting 1.5 million New Yorkers and an estimated 30 million people nationwide; and WHEREAS, The incidence of kidney failure, or end stage renal disease (ESRD), is rising fast, with more than 546,000 Americans currently receiving treatment, including more than 460,000 dialysis patients and

193,000 people with functioning kidney transplants; and WHEREAS, Today, nearly 10,000 New Yorkers are on the transplant waiting list; New York State encourages all to join the State's tissue and organ donation registry; and WHEREAS, Tragically, in 2013, more… Show all

193,000 people with functioning kidney transplants; and WHEREAS, Today, nearly 10,000 New Yorkers are on the transplant waiting list; New York State encourages all to join the State's tissue and organ donation registry; and WHEREAS, Tragically, in 2013, more than 47,000 Americans died from kidney disease; and WHEREAS, Diabetes and hypertension are the two leading causes of chronic kidney disease which strikes minorities disproportionately; and WHEREAS, African Americans are affected at a rate of nearly three times that of Caucasians; the number of new cases of kidney failure per million is 783 for African Americans and 295 for whites; Hispanics, Asians, Pacific Islanders, and Native Americans are also at increased risk; and WHEREAS, Also at particular risk are the elderly, as the chance of developing kidney disease increases significantly with age; and WHEREAS, People afflicted with chronic kidney disease typically develop other chronic and life-threatening conditions such as cardiovascular disease; and WHEREAS, Early intervention is the best method for managing the complications of chronic kidney disease; and WHEREAS, The Northeast Kidney Foundation provides early intervention, community education and support programs for those suffering from chronic kidney disease; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim March 2019, as Kidney Disease 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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