Declare Neurofibromatosis Awareness Month

Senate Resolution No. 986 BY: Senator TEDISCO MEMORIALIZING Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim May 2019, as Neurofibromatosis 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 illnesses that affect the lives of citizens of New York State; and WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim May 2019, as Neurofibromatosis Month in the State of New York, in conjunction with the observance of National Neurofibromatosis Month; and WHEREAS, Neurofibromatosis (NF), a debilitating disorder, affects more than 100,000 Americans; and WHEREAS, Neurofibromatosis Northeast has worked for over 25 years on its mission to find a cure for NF; and WHEREAS, With a mission to finding a treatment and cure for NF, Neurofibromatosis Northeast promotes research, creates awareness and supports those who are affected by NF; and WHEREAS, Increased awareness of NF will help initiate critical research; NF patients and their families are determined to make Neurofibromatosis a household word; and WHEREAS, It is imperative that there be greater awareness of this serious health condition, 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 2019, as Neurofibromatosis 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.