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K276Assembly2019-2020 SessionResolution

Immune Disease Awareness Month

Official title

“Memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim April 2019, as Primary Immune Deficiency Diseases Awareness Month in the State of New York”

Sponsor Nicole MalliotakisAD-64
Status
Adopted
Impact
1/10
Minimal
Outcome
Adopted

What's happening

This resolution urges Governor Cuomo to declare April 2019 as Primary Immune Deficiency Diseases Awareness Month in New York.

Why it matters

  1. Increases public understanding of rare, often overlooked immune disorders. that can affect anyone regardless of age or gender, highlighting the importance of early diagnosis and treatment to improve quality of life.

  2. Draws attention to the need for better access to therapies and cures. , emphasizing that greater awareness can drive research funding and support for affected individuals and their families.

  3. Amplifies the work of advocacy organizations like the Immune Deficiency Foundation (IDF). , which play a key role in research, education, and patient support, potentially leading to improved healthcare outcomes.

  4. Seeks to reduce stigma and isolation for patients. by fostering a more informed and supportive community, which can help those with primary immune deficiency diseases lead fuller, more independent lives.

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Immune Disease Awareness Month

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Sponsors

Primary sponsor
Nicole Malliotakis

Assembly Member · Assembly District 64

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History

  1. Adopted
  2. Referred to calendar

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Assembly Resolution No. 276 BY: M. of A. Malliotakis memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim April 2019, as Primary Immune Deficiency Diseases Awareness Month in the State of New York WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to… Show all

Assembly Resolution No. 276 BY: M. of A. Malliotakis memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim April 2019, as Primary Immune Deficiency Diseases Awareness 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 is justly proud to memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim April 2019, as Primary Immune Deficiency Diseases Awareness Month in the State of New York, in conjunction with the observance of National Primary Immune Deficiency Diseases Awareness Month; and WHEREAS, Primary Immune Deficiency Diseases can affect a single cell or more than one component of the system and are hereditary or genetic defects which can affect anyone, regardless of age or sex; and WHEREAS, The severity of these diseases range from mild to serious and in some cases, can be recurrent and may require proper medical care in order to enable patients to live full and independent lives; and WHEREAS, The World Health Organization recognizes more than 150 primary immunodeficiency diseases which infect the skin, sinuses, ears, lungs, brain and intestinal tract, and today affect over 250,000 Americans; and WHEREAS, Public support is required in order to have full understanding of Primary Immune Deficiency Diseases; awareness is also needed in order to find cures in a timely manner, and to develop and make life-saving therapies accessible to all those affected by these diseases; and WHEREAS, The Immune Deficiency Foundation (IDF) is committed to improving the diagnosis, treatment, and quality of life for those affected with Primary Immune Deficiency Diseases by conducting thorough research, providing the education necessary, and through advocacy; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim April 2019, as Primary Immune Deficiency Diseases Awareness Month in the State of New York; and be it further RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to The Honorable Andrew M. Cuomo, Governor of the State of New York, and to the Immune Deficiency Foundation.

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