Assembly Resolution No. 162
BY: M. of A. Lupardo
COMMEMORATING the fifth annual Sock Out Cancer Day
on June 6, 2021, in conjunction with the observance
of National Cancer Survivors Day
WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize
official days that are set aside to increase awareness of serious 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 is moved to commemorate
the fifth annual Sock Out Cancer Day on June 6, 2021, in conjunction
with the observance of National Cancer Survivors Day, in solidarity with
all New York State residents and their families fighting cancer; and
WHEREAS, These endeavors during 2020 in the midst of the COVID-19
Pandemic, included Binghamton Devils Hockey benefits in Binghamton, New
York, January 31 and February 2, 2020; University of Albany and
Binghamton University Basketball benefit in Albany, New York, February
5, 2020; Siena College and Fairfield Basketball benefit in Albany, New
York, February 7, 2020; Binghamton University Red Cross Blood Drive,
February 19, 2020; Binghamton University Basketball event, February 20,
2020; Charity Sponsor of the Binghamton Virtual Bridge Run, Binghamton,
New York, September 27, 2020; Virtual Sock Out Cancer benefit concert
with Philip Myers and Matt Cusson, May 8, 2020; Sock Out Cancer & CHOW
Car Parade, July 26, 2020; and the Broome Oncology Virtual 5K Run/Walk,
October 4, 2020; and
WHEREAS, Security Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York and many
other individuals and organizations throughout the State, and beyond,
have shown their caring and commitment over the years by helping to
sponsor these events and raise over $750,000 for the benefit of
financially distressed cancer patients being treated in Binghamton,
Syracuse, Albany, New York City, and throughout the State; and
WHEREAS, In furtherance of the cause, events in 2021 include, Sock
Out Cancer Awareness Day at Dick's Sporting Goods Open, Friday, July 2,
2021; 2nd annual Sock Out Cancer Car Parade; Binghamton Rumble Ponies
and Syracuse Mets baseball benefits; and the 3rd annual Broome Oncology
5K Run/Walk, Sunday, October 10, 2021; and
WHEREAS, The signature event during 2021 is the Sock Out Cancer
benefit concert featuring a Billy Joel/Elton John Tribute Show, taking
place at the Oncenter Crouse Hinds Theatre in Syracuse, New York, on
October 8, 2021 and The Forum Theatre in Binghamton, New York, on
October 9, 2021; and
WHEREAS, These events continue to grow in furtherance of Sock Out
Cancer's mission to help financially distressed cancer patients
throughout New York State; and
WHEREAS, The net proceeds from the October 8th and October 9th Sock
Out Cancer benefit concerts and other 2021 Sock Out Cancer events are
expected to increase to over $850,000 the total amount raised to help
these patients pay for non-medical needs such as food, housing and
transportation so they can put all their energy into fighting cancer;
and
WHEREAS, These concerts and other Sock Out Cancer initiatives are
designed to serve as a blueprint for individuals and health service
organizations in other regions of New York State and beyond to begin
instituting programs benefiting cancer patients needing assistance
within their own home communities; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the State, citizens help support the program and
show solidarity with their friends and family members fighting cancer by
purchasing and wearing Sock Out Cancer's signature multi-colored socks
representing the more than 20 different types of cancer; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when
organizations of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our
attention, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens
of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the fifth annual Sock Out Cancer Day in conjunction with
National Cancer Survivors Day on June 6, 2021; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Bruce W. Boyea, Chairman and CEO, Security Mutual Life
Insurance Company of New York.
