Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 11, 2025, as Parkinson's Day in the State of New York

This Senate Resolution (J 612) requests Governor Hochul to officially proclaim April 11, 2025, as Parkinson's Day in New York State. It aligns with World Parkinson's Day and the global "Spark the Night" campaign, which encourages lighting landmarks blue to raise awareness. The resolution does not create new programs or funding but aims to increase public awareness of Parkinson's disease, which affects over 200,000 New Yorkers, and support affected individuals and caregivers. The bill was adopted by the Senate on April 8, 2025.