Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim October 14, 2026, as Emergency Nurses Day and October 11-17, 2026, as Emergency Nurses Week in the State of New York

This bill asks Governor Kathy Hochul to officially recognize October 14, 2026, as Emergency Nurses Day and the week of October 11-17, 2026, as Emergency Nurses Week in New York State. The resolution honors the more than 100,000 emergency nurses who provide critical care in hospital emergency departments and acknowledges their dedication to patient safety and public education. By passing this measure, the legislature intends to celebrate the profession's growth and professionalism while raising awareness of the challenges these healthcare workers face daily. The bill does not change laws or funding but serves as a symbolic gesture to appreciate the contributions of emergency nurses across the state.