Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 8, 2026, as Thalassemia Awareness Day in the State of New York

This bill asks Governor Kathy Hochul to officially recognize May 8, 2026, as Thalassemia Awareness Day in New York State. The resolution aims to raise public understanding of thalassemia, a group of inherited blood disorders that affect oxygen transport and can require lifelong medical care. It highlights the condition's impact on diverse communities in New York and supports ongoing efforts by advocacy groups to promote early detection and education. The measure does not change laws or funding but serves as a formal declaration to increase awareness of the disease.