Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 2025, as Esophageal Cancer Awareness Month in the State of New York

This Senate Resolution (J 121) requests Governor Hochul to officially designate April 2025 as Esophageal Cancer Awareness Month in New York. It does not create new laws or policies but aims to raise public awareness about esophageal cancer, its link to untreated GERD, and the importance of early detection. The resolution cites statistics on esophageal cancer diagnoses and deaths to emphasize the need for greater attention to the disease. As a procedural measure, it directly affects public awareness efforts in New York through the Governor’s proclamation.