Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 2026, as Esophageal Cancer Awareness Month in the State of New York

This bill asks the Governor of New York to officially designate April 2026 as Esophageal Cancer Awareness Month. The measure aims to highlight the rising rates of this disease and encourage the public to seek early screening for symptoms like persistent heartburn. By raising awareness, the resolution hopes to educate New Yorkers about the link between gastroesophageal reflux disease and esophageal cancer. The bill is a symbolic gesture that does not create new laws or funding but serves to bring attention to the issue through a formal proclamation.