Senate Resolution No. 1158
BY: Senator PARKER
MEMORIALIZING Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim
May 2019, as Osteoporosis Awareness and 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
illnesses 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 May 2019, as
Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month in the State of New York, in
conjunction with the observance of National Osteoporosis Awareness and
Prevention Month; and
WHEREAS, National Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month was
developed to promote good bone health through prevention, detection and
treatment of osteoporosis; and
WHEREAS, Osteoporosis is a disease characterized by low bone density
and weakness which heightens the risk of a broken bone; it is the most
common reason for a broken bone among the elderly and frail; and
WHEREAS, Bones that commonly break include the vertebrae in the
spine, the bones of the forearm, and the hip; unfortunately, until a
broken bone occurs there are typically no symptoms; bones may weaken to
such a degree that a break may occur with minor stress or spontaneously;
and
WHEREAS, In 2010, eight million women and one to two million men
were diagnosed with osteoporosis; and
WHEREAS, Osteoporosis becomes more common with age; about 15% of
white people in their 50s and 70% of those over 80 are affected, and it
is more common in women than men; approximately 80% of osteoporosis
cases are women; and
WHEREAS, Individuals are encouraged to understand the risk factors
associated with this condition, and take preventative measures that
promote healthy bones such as sufficient calcium intake, adequate levels
of vitamin D, and performing bone healthy exercises; and
WHEREAS, It is imperative that there be greater public awareness of
this serious health issue, and more must be done to increase activity at
the local, State and national levels to support the patients as well as
their families; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim May 2019, as
Osteoporosis Awareness and 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.
