Assembly Resolution No. 940
BY: M. of A. Rules (Byrne)
MEMORIALIZING Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim
October 25-31, 2020, as Respiratory Care Week in the
State of New York
WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize
official weeks 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 October 25-31, 2020, as
Respiratory Care Week in the State of New York, in conjunction with the
observance of National Respiratory Care Week; and
WHEREAS, Hard-working doctors, nurses and respiratory therapists,
primarily in the United States and Canada, care for patients with
breathing difficulties due to chronic conditions like asthma; and
WHEREAS, Celebrated annually, Respiratory Care Week highlights the
information we need to keep us breathing well so we can enjoy a great
quality of life; and
WHEREAS, This year's theme is Respiratory Care: Changing the World
One Breath at a Time, and encourages therapists and departments to
organize events and festivities within their workplaces and communities
to: celebrate by hosting activities to honor and reward respiratory
therapists for their contributions; motivate by encouraging patients and
their families in their battles against lung disease; educate by taking
awareness of lung diseases like COPD and asthma to the community;
inspire by building the desire in others to enter the respiratory care
profession; and learn by maximizing personal and professional skills
with new resources; 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; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim October 25-31, 2020, as
Respiratory Care Week 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.
