2013-J692
LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to
proclaim March 14, 2013, as Chronic Kidney Disease Awareness Day in the
State of New York
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to memorialize Gover-
nor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim March 14, 2013, as Chronic Kidney
Disease Awareness Day in the State of New York, in conjunction with the
observance of World Kidney Day on that day and the observance of March
2013 as National Kidney Disease Awareness Month; and
WHEREAS, Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a major health problem
affecting 1.2 million New Yorkers and more than 20 million nationwide;
and
WHEREAS, The incidence of kidney failure, or end stage renal disease
(ESRD), is rising fast, with more than 546,000 Americans currently
receiving treatment, including more than 400,000 dialysis patients and
165,000 people with functioning kidney transplants; and
WHEREAS, Tragically, more than 88,000 Americans die each year from
causes related to kidney failure; and
WHEREAS, Diabetes and hypertension are the two leading causes of
chronic kidney disease and CKD strikes minorities disproportionately;
and
WHEREAS, African Americans are affected at a rate of nearly three
times that of Caucasians; the number of new cases of kidney failure per
million is 783 for African Americans and 295 for whites; Hispanics,
Asians, Pacific Islanders, Native Americans and the elderly are also at
increased risk; and
WHEREAS, People afflicted with chronic kidney disease will develop
other chronic and life-threatening conditions such as cardiovascular
diseases; and
WHEREAS, Early intervention is the best method for managing the
complications of chronic kidney disease; and
WHEREAS, The National Kidney Foundation provides early intervention,
community education and support programs for those suffering from chron-
ic kidney disease; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim March 14, 2013, as
Chronic Kidney Disease Awareness Day in the State of New York; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to The Honorable Andrew M. Cuomo, Governor of the State of New
York.