New York J 308: Memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim September 2019, as Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month in the State of New York

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Senate Resolution No. 308
Senator GRIFFOBY:
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaimMEMORIALIZING
September 2019, as Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month in
the State of New York
The State of New York takes great pride in participating inWHEREAS,
certain months that are designated to raising awareness of important
issues; and
It is the sense of this Legislative Body to memorializeWHEREAS,
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim September 2019, as Brain Aneurysm
Awareness Month in the State of New York; and
The mission of Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month is toWHEREAS,
increase public awareness of brain aneurysms and the signs and symptoms
of this serious medical condition; and
A brain aneurysm, also referred to as a cerebral aneurysmWHEREAS,
or intracranial aneurysm (IA), is a weak bulging spot on the wall of a
brain artery; as the artery wall becomes gradually thinner from the
dilation, the blood flow causes the weakened wall to swell outward,
which may cause the aneurysm to rupture and allow blood to escape into
the space around the brain; and
Small un-ruptured aneurysms can often be monitored and doWHEREAS,
not always require surgery; and
Large brain aneurysms are more dangerous and symptoms mayWHEREAS,
include severe headache, dilated pupils, double vision, pain above and
behind the eye, loss of consciousness, nausea, sudden weakness and
numbness and/or difficulty speaking; all of these mentioned symptoms are
cause for careful evaluation by a physician; and
Risk factors for aneurysm rupture include smoking, highWHEREAS,
blood pressure, and a family or personal history of a ruptured aneurysm;
and
Over the years, the medical treatment of brain aneurysmsWHEREAS,
has advanced to be more effective and less invasive for patients;
treatment or observation is often used for an aneurysm that has not
ruptured, however, once an aneurysm has ruptured, the options are either
open surgery or an endovascular approach; and
Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month was first established by theWHEREAS,
Brain Aneurysm Foundation to help reduce aneurysm rupture by raising
awareness of the signs, symptoms and the risk factors associate with
brain aneurysms; it is also a time to encourage individuals to make an
appointment to be screened if they have a family history of aneurysm;
and
It is imperative that there be greater awareness of thisWHEREAS,

serious health condition, and more must be done to increase activity at
the local, State and National levels; now, therefore, be it
That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations toRESOLVED,
memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim September 2019, as
Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month in the State of New York, and to urge all
New Yorkers to educate themselves about the signs and symptoms and the
prevention and treatment of brain aneurysms; and be it further
That a copy of this Legislative Resolution, suitablyRESOLVED,
engrossed, be transmitted to The Honorable Andrew M. Cuomo, Governor of
the State of New York.