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J2607Senate2019-2020 SessionResolution

Declare Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month

Official title

“Memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim May 2020, as Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month in the State of New York”

Sponsor Kevin S. ParkerSD-21
Status
Adopted
Impact
1/10
Minimal
Outcome
Adopted

What's happening

This resolution urges Governor Cuomo to declare May 2020 as Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month in New York State.

Why it matters

  1. Raises public awareness. about the ongoing issue of teen pregnancy, emphasizing that although rates have declined, disparities still exist among different communities and demographic groups.

  2. Encourages coordinated action. at local, state, and national levels, promoting prevention efforts and education that can help further reduce teen pregnancies and address remaining inequities.

  3. Aligns state efforts with national campaigns,. potentially leading to increased resources, partnerships, and recognition for local organizations working on teen pregnancy prevention.

  4. Signals legislative priorities. and support for youth health initiatives, which can influence funding, programming, and policy decisions related to reproductive health and education in New York State.

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Declare Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month

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Sponsors

Primary sponsor
Kevin S. Parker

Senator · Senate District 21

Chair, Energy And Telecommunications

No co-sponsors yet.

History

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

Full text

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Senate Resolution No. 2607 BY: Senator PARKER MEMORIALIZING Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim May 2020, as Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month in the State of New York WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize official months that are set… Show all

Senate Resolution No. 2607 BY: Senator PARKER MEMORIALIZING Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim May 2020, as Teen Pregnancy Prevention 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 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 2020, as Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month in the State of New York, in conjunction with the observance of National Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month; and WHEREAS, Each May, the nation turns its attention to teen pregnancy prevention for a full month; and WHEREAS, National Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month (NTPPM) highlights the historic declines in the rates of teen births in the United States; and WHEREAS, Significant declines have occurred in all 50 states and among all racial/ethnic groups, yet disparities continue; and WHEREAS, It is imperative that there be greater awareness of this serious 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 2020, as Teen Pregnancy Prevention 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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