Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim March 2025, as Kidney Disease Awareness Month in the State of New York

Senate Resolution 443 requests Governor Hochul to proclaim March 2025 as Kidney Disease Awareness Month in New York. The resolution highlights chronic kidney disease (CKD) as a major health issue disproportionately affecting people of color, minorities, and those with diabetes or hypertension, while emphasizing the need for early detection through testing. It does not create new laws or policies but aims to raise public awareness about CKD, which often shows no symptoms until advanced stages. This symbolic resolution directly affects New Yorkers by encouraging statewide recognition of kidney disease prevention and education efforts.