New York K 964: Commemorating the observance of Holocaust Remembrance Day in the State of New York, on April 12, 2018

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K00964 Summary:

BILL NOK00964 

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SPONSORRosenthal

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MLTSPNSRAngelino, Brown K, Buttenschon, Cook, Cunningham, DeStefano, Hyndman, Kassay, Kelles, Lavine,
 Levenberg, Lunsford, Lupardo, Maher, McDonald, McMahon, Santabarbara, Seawright, Woerner

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02/23/2026referred to calendar

02/24/2026adopted

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Assembly Resolution No. 964

BY: M. of A. Rosenthal

 MEMORIALIZING Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim
 February 23-March 1, 2026, as Eating Disorders
 Awareness Week in the State of New York

 WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize
official weeks that are set aside to increase awareness of serious
illnesses that affect the lives of citizens of New York State; 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 February 23-March 1, 2026,
as Eating Disorders Awareness Week in the State of New York, in
conjunction with the observance of National Eating Disorders (NED)
Awareness Week; and

 WHEREAS, The 2026 Theme of National Eating Disorder Awareness Week
is "Fighting for Change, Committed to Change - Every Body Belongs" and
the goal is to highlight the importance of sharing knowledge and
resources, encouraging early detection and treatment and supporting
research efforts ; and

 WHEREAS, In the United States, 20 million women and 10 million men
suffer from clinically significant eating disorders at some time in
their life including Anorexia Nervosa (AN), Bulimia Nervosa (BN), Binge
Eating Disorder (BED), or an Other Specified Feeding or Eating Disorder
(OSFED) and affect people across all racial and ethnic backgrounds; and

 WHEREAS, Eating disorders are serious conditions that are
potentially life-threatening and have a serious impact on an
individual's emotional and physical health, including abnormal heart
rate, low blood pressure, and reduction in bone density; too often,
signs and symptoms are overlooked, and many individuals, families, and
communities are unaware of the devastating mental and physical
consequences of eating disorders, as well as the pressures, attitudes,
and behaviors which shape them; and

 WHEREAS, The National Eating Disorders Association, which calls New
York State its home, strives to address the many misconceptions
regarding eating disorders, and to highlight the availability of
resources for treatment and support; and

 WHEREAS, National Eating Disorder Awareness Week is a collaborative
effort consisting primarily of volunteers, including eating disorder
professionals, health care providers, students, educators, social
workers, and individuals committed to raising awareness of the dangers
surrounding eating disorders and the need for early intervention and
treatment; and

 WHEREAS, Eating disorders usually appear in adolescence and are
associated with substantial psychological problems, including
depression, substance abuse and suicide; they are serious illnesses, not
lifestyle choices; in fact, anorexia has the highest mortality rate of
any mental illness; and

 WHEREAS, Many cases of eating disorders go undetected; less than
one-third of youth with eating disorders will receive treatment;
although primarily affecting females, one in every three to four
individuals with these illnesses is male; and

 WHEREAS, Eating disorders experts have found that prompt intensive
treatment significantly improves the chances of recovery; therefore, it
is important for educators, medical providers, parents, and community
members to be aware of the warning signs and the symptoms of eating
disorders; and

 WHEREAS, National Eating Disorder Awareness Week will highlight the
fact that body size and shape are strongly influenced by biological
factors, while also calling attention to some of the new discoveries
surrounding the role of genetics in the development of eating disorders;
and

 WHEREAS, Concerned individuals are asked to talk with others during
National Eating Disorder Awareness Week, in hopes that their
participation will raise