Sen. Roxanne Persaud

Maddy summaryThis resolution requests Governor Hochul to formally proclaim October 10, 2025, as Mental Health Day in New York State, aligning with World Mental Health Day. It does not create new laws or programs but aims to raise public awareness about mental health issues affecting New Yorkers (where 1 in 5 people experience mental health disorders). The resolution serves as a ceremonial recognition, urging the Governor to issue the proclamation without altering existing policies or funding.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution (J 119) that formally commemorates June 14, 2025, as Flag Day. It contains historical context about the American flag's origins, including its adoption on June 14, 1777, and New York's connection to early flag displays. The resolution does not create new laws, alter flag protocols, or affect any specific groups or policies. It serves solely as a symbolic recognition by the legislature of the historical significance of the U.S. flag.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (J 142) asks Governor Hochul to officially designate May 11-17, 2025, as Police Week in New York State, aligning with National Police Week. It does not create new laws or policies but formally honors law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty. The resolution highlights the sacrifice of over 20,000 U.S. officers since 1791 and seeks to raise public awareness about officer safety. It directly affects the Governor (as the recipient of the request) and New York residents, who would observe the designated week. The resolution is purely ceremonial and does not impose any legal requirements.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (J 95) formally recognizes February 2, 2025, as World Wetlands Day within New York State. It does not create new laws, funding, or obligations; instead, it serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment of the global importance of wetlands. The resolution cites wetlands' ecological value - such as protecting against floods (e.g., reducing Hurricane Sandy damages by 22-30% in some areas) and supporting biodiversity - and directs the state to send a copy to the UN Secretary General. As a symbolic gesture, it affects no specific individuals or programs, solely raising awareness through official recognition.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution J 112 memorializes Governor Hochul to proclaim 8:30 PM to 9:30 PM on March 22, 2025, as Earth Hour in New York, encouraging residents and landmarks to turn off non-essential lights for one hour to support global environmental awareness. This symbolic resolution does not create new laws or requirements but aligns New York with the annual international Earth Hour event initiated by the WWF in 2007. It directly affects New Yorkers and public/private institutions by inviting voluntary participation in a global climate action symbol observed in over 190 countries.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (J 113) requests Governor Hochul to issue a proclamation designating May 6, 2025, as "Nurses Day" in New York State, aligning with National Nurses Day. It directly honors New York's approximately 256,000 registered nurses by recognizing their role in healthcare. The resolution does not create new laws or policies but formally asks the Governor to publicly acknowledge nurses' contributions through a ceremonial proclamation. It was adopted by the Senate on January 14, 2025, and now awaits the Governor's action.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution J 73 requests Governor Hochul to issue a proclamation designating October 2025 as Cyber Security Awareness Month in New York State, aligning with the national National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM). The resolution emphasizes the importance of public and organizational awareness to strengthen online safety practices, referencing NCSAM's long-standing role in promoting cyber security education since 2004. This procedural resolution does not create new laws but seeks to formally recognize the observance through a gubernatorial proclamation.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (J 99) requests Governor Hochul to proclaim May 2025 as Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) Awareness Month in New York State. It specifically asks the Governor to align this proclamation with International ME/CFS Awareness Day on May 12, 2025, encouraging public recognition through events like wearing blue. The resolution directly aims to raise awareness for the estimated 62,000-152,000 New Yorkers living with ME/CFS, a condition causing severe fatigue, cognitive issues, and limited daily functioning. As a symbolic resolution, it does not create new laws or funding but seeks to increase public and medical understanding of the disease.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (J 94) requests Governor Hochul to designate April 11-17, 2025, as Black Maternal Health Week in New York State. It directly affects Black women in New York, who face significantly higher maternal mortality rates (40.4 deaths per 100,000 live births vs. 12.1 for white women) due to systemic health disparities. The resolution aims to raise public awareness about these inequities and support community-led solutions, without creating new laws or funding. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no binding policy impact.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution requesting Governor Hochul to officially proclaim September 2025 as Blood Cancer Awareness Month in New York State. It does not create new laws or programs but asks the Governor to issue a symbolic proclamation aligning with National Blood Cancer Awareness Month. The resolution highlights the importance of raising public awareness about blood cancers (like leukemia and lymphoma), their symptoms, and risk factors. It directly affects New Yorkers by encouraging statewide recognition of this health issue through the Governor's official designation.