Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim July 2026, as Rip Current Awareness Month in the State of New York

This bill asks the Governor of New York to officially designate July 2026 as Rip Current Awareness Month. The resolution aims to educate the public about the dangers of rip currents, which are powerful water channels that can sweep swimmers away from the shore and cause drowning. It highlights safety tips, such as not swimming against the current and seeking help from lifeguards, while also honoring a resident who lost her life to a rip current. The bill does not create new laws or funding but serves as a formal proclamation to increase public awareness.