New York J 1443: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 1-7, 2022, as Testicular Cancer Awareness Week in the State of New York

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Senate Resolution No. 1443
Senator PARKERBY:
Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaimMEMORIALIZING
April 1-7, 2022, as Testicular Cancer Awareness Week
in the State of New York
It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognizeWHEREAS,
official weeks that are set aside to increase awareness of serious
issues that affect the lives of citizens of New York State; and
Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with itsWHEREAS,
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to
memorialize Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 1-7, 2022, as
Testicular Cancer Awareness Week in the State of New York, in
conjunction with the observance of National Testicular Cancer Awareness
Month; and
Testicular cancer is the most common type of cancer in menWHEREAS,
ages 15-35 years, but can affect men of all ages; and
The National Cancer Institute's Surveillance, Epidemiology,WHEREAS,
and End Results (SEER) Program estimates that in 2022, approximately
8,850 men in the United States will be diagnosed with testicular cancer;
and
Testicular Cancer Awareness Week is to heighten theWHEREAS,
awareness of this disease and other preventable health problems as well
as to encourage early detection and treatment of disease among men and
boys; and
Educating both the public and health care providers aboutWHEREAS,
the importance of early detection of testicular cancer will result in
reducing rates of mortality for this disease; and
Appropriate use of tests in conjunction with clinicalWHEREAS,
examination and self-testing for problems can result in the detection of
many of these problems in their early stages and increases the survival
rates to nearly 100 percent; and
Many men are reluctant to visit their health center orWHEREAS,
physician for regular screening examinations of male related problems
for a variety of reasons including fear, lack of information, and cost
factors; and
Men who are educated about the value that preventativeWHEREAS,
health can play in prolonging their lifespan and their roles as a
productive family member will be more likely to participate in health
screenings; now, therefore, be it
That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations toRESOLVED,
memorialize Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 1-7, 2022, as
Testicular Cancer Awareness Week in the State of New York; and be it

further
That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, beRESOLVED,
transmitted to The Honorable Kathy Hochul, Governor of the State of New
York.