New York K 1369: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim November 15, 2026, as Prematurity Day in the State of New York

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K01369 Summary:

BILL NOK01369 

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SAME ASNo Same As

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SPONSORRules (Slater)

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COSPNSR

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MLTSPNSRButtenschon, Santabarbara

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05/13/2026referred to calendar

05/14/2026adopted

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Assembly Resolution No. 1369

BY: M. of A. Rules (Slater)

 MEMORIALIZING Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim
 November 15, 2026, as Prematurity Day in the State
 of New York

 WHEREAS, The March of Dimes Foundation is a pioneer in improving the
health of infants and women of childbearing age by preventing birth
defects, premature birth and infant mortality; and

 WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to
memorialize Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim November 15, 2026, as
Prematurity Day in the State of New York, in conjunction with the
observance of World Prematurity Day; and

 WHEREAS, World Prematurity Day was created in November 2011, to
raise awareness for the millions of children every year who are born
prematurely; while technologies and medical procedures in America have
increased over the years, preterm babies still carry a huge
vulnerability to develop cerebral palsy, delays in development, hearing
problems, and sight problems; and

 WHEREAS, Additionally, while neonatal death in the United States is
low in comparison to most of the world, premature births account for a
quarter of all neonatal deaths; and

 WHEREAS, World Prematurity Day was created to shine a light on the
risk and hardships created by premature births, cost-effective and
proven solutions, and spreading compassion for families who have
experienced premature births; and

 WHEREAS, Many premature babies grow up to be completely healthy
individuals, with some even becoming notable public figures such as
Winston Churchill and Albert Einstein; and

 WHEREAS, On November 15th, take a moment to show compassion and
support for families who are experiencing the anxiety of premature
births by observing World Prematurity Day, created by the March of
Dimes; and

 WHEREAS, We all love our babies from the moment they are born; World
Prematurity Day reminds us of babies born too early and the health
challenges they can face as they grow up; and

 WHEREAS, These little ones need loads of love and support and World
Prematurity Day is a chance to show it; and

 WHEREAS, It is imperative that there be greater awareness of this
serious health issue, and more must be done to increase activity at the
local, State and National levels; now, therefore, be it

 RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
memorialize Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim November 15, 2026, as
Prematurity Day in the State of New York; and be it further

 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to The Honorable Kathy Hochul, Governor of the State of New
York.

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