Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim September 2026, as Peripheral Arterial Disease Awareness Month in the State of New York

This resolution requests Governor Hochul to designate September 2026 as Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) Awareness Month in New York State. It does not create new laws or provide funding; instead, it asks the Governor to formally recognize the month to increase public awareness about PAD. PAD affects an estimated 10 million people, often causing leg pain due to restricted blood flow, and is linked to higher risks of heart attack or stroke. The resolution serves as a symbolic gesture to encourage broader attention to this underdiagnosed condition.