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This resolution urges Governor Cuomo to proclaim May 2020 as Better Sleep Month in New York to raise awareness about sleep health.
Why it matters
Highlights the growing recognition. of sleep health as essential for physical, mental, and emotional well-being—placing sleep alongside diet and exercise as a public health priority.
Raises awareness of the serious health effects. of poor sleep, such as increased blood pressure, higher stress hormones, weakened immunity, and impacts on mood and concentration, which can affect daily life and productivity.
Encourages broader community and governmental action. at local, state, and national levels to promote better sleep habits and public education, potentially influencing future health campaigns and policy.
Aligns New York State with national efforts. like National Better Sleep Month, amplifying the message and potentially leveraging additional resources and attention for sleep health initiatives.
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Declare Better Sleep Month
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Senate Resolution No. 2617 BY: Senator PARKER MEMORIALIZING Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim May 2020, as Better Sleep 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… Show allHide
Senate Resolution No. 2617 BY: Senator PARKER MEMORIALIZING Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim May 2020, as Better Sleep 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 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 2020, as Better Sleep Month in the State of New York, in conjunction with the observance of National Better Sleep Month; and WHEREAS, Refreshing sleep is of huge importance to staying healthy; the goal of Better Sleep Month is to encourage people to establish better sleeping patterns; and WHEREAS, Better Sleep Month is supported by the Better Sleep Council (BSC), which aims to raise awareness about the benefits of better sleep and how poor sleep can disrupt our lives; as with diet and exercise, sleep is crucial to our physical, emotional and mental health; and WHEREAS, Inadequate sleep can lead to an increase in blood pressure and stress hormone production; the body can become stressed when it does not get enough sleep; and WHEREAS, The consequences of poor sleep include reduced concentration, mood swings, irritability, stress, and a weakened immune system; the release of stress hormones can also make it harder to sleep, perpetuating an unhealthy sleep cycle; and WHEREAS, It is imperative that there be greater awareness of this 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 2020, as Better Sleep 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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