Sen. Roxanne Persaud

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 1373 requests Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 2026 as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Awareness Month in New York State. The resolution aims to increase public awareness about ALS, a progressive and fatal neurological disease that affects thousands of New Yorkers by raising understanding of its impact on patients and families. It does not create new laws or funding but encourages a formal state proclamation to highlight ALS during that month.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution requests Governor Hochul to proclaim October 18-24, 2026, as Male Breast Cancer Awareness Week in New York. It highlights that male breast cancer accounts for less than 1% of breast cancer cases but has a higher mortality rate than in women due to delayed symptom recognition and lower awareness. The resolution encourages health care providers and community organizations to use this week for educational outreach about symptoms, risk factors, and early detection to improve outcomes for men.

Maddy summaryThis resolution requests Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 20-24, 2026, as "Every Kid Healthy Week" in New York State, aligning with a national initiative by Action For Healthy Kids. It does not create new laws or policies but encourages schools and communities to highlight efforts in healthy eating, physical activity, and nutrition education to address childhood obesity. The resolution emphasizes the connection between student health, academic performance, and long-term health care cost reduction. It directly affects New York schools, families, and community organizations participating in wellness programs during this designated week.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 1387 requests Governor Kathy Hochul to officially designate April 2026 as Esophageal Cancer Awareness Month in New York. The resolution highlights that esophageal cancer is among the deadliest cancers, with one death every 36 minutes, and often stems from untreated chronic heartburn (GERD) that can lead to precancerous conditions. If adopted, the proclamation would promote public education about prevention, early detection, and the link between heartburn and cancer, without creating new laws or mandates.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (J1369) formally recognizes March 3, 2026, as World Hearing Day in New York State. It acknowledges the World Health Organization's annual observance focused on raising awareness about hearing loss prevention, treatment, and access to hearing healthcare. The resolution highlights the importance of hearing health for communication, safety, and overall well-being, noting that hearing loss can impact academic performance, mental health, and safety. It does not create new laws or funding; it is a symbolic gesture to promote public awareness of hearing health issues.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 1437 requests Governor Hochul to proclaim March 2026 as Blood Clot Awareness Month in New York State. The resolution aims to increase public awareness about the health risks of blood clots, which affect people of all ages and can lead to serious outcomes, including death. It aligns with the U.S. Congress's designation of March as Blood Clot Awareness Month.

Maddy summaryThis resolution asks Governor Hochul to proclaim March 22, 2026, as "Doula Day" in New York, aligning with the global observance of World Doula Day. It recognizes doulas - support professionals who assist during childbirth and postpartum care - and highlights their role in improving maternal and infant health outcomes, such as reducing cesarean sections and increasing breastfeeding rates. The resolution has no legal effect beyond encouraging the Governor to issue a symbolic proclamation. It is a non-binding memorial resolution, not a policy change.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (J 1394) asks Governor Hochul to officially declare April 21, 2026, as "Acute Myeloid Leukemia Day" in New York State. It does not create new laws or policies; instead, it requests the Governor issue a symbolic proclamation to raise public awareness about acute myeloid leukemia (AML), a rare and aggressive blood cancer affecting bone marrow. The resolution directly aims to benefit New Yorkers impacted by AML and their communities by encouraging broader recognition of the disease. This is a procedural, commemorative measure with no concrete policy changes.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 1371 requests Governor Hochul to proclaim March 22-28, 2026, as Doula Week in New York State, aligning with World Doula Week. It recognizes doulas' role in supporting maternal and infant health, highlighting benefits like reduced cesarean sections and improved breastfeeding rates during childbirth and postpartum care. As a symbolic resolution, it does not create new laws or policies but aims to honor doulas' contributions to families and communities.

Maddy summaryThis resolution requests Governor Hochul to officially designate April 2026 as Sarcoidosis Awareness Month in New York State, aligning with the national observance. It does not create new laws or policies but serves as a symbolic gesture to raise public awareness about sarcoidosis, an inflammatory disease that commonly affects the lungs and can cause symptoms like coughing, shortness of breath, and fatigue. The resolution highlights the condition's impact on organs including the lungs, skin, and eyes, without imposing any requirements on the Governor or state agencies.