New York J 1642: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim September 2026, as Peripheral Arterial Disease Awareness Month in the State of New York

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J01642 Summary:

BILL NOJ01642 

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SAME ASNo Same As

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SPONSORPERSAUD

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02/26/2026REFERRED TO FINANCE

03/05/2026REPORTED TO CALENDAR FOR CONSIDERATION

03/05/2026ADOPTED

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Senate Resolution No. 1642

BY: Senator PERSAUD

 MEMORIALIZING Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim
 September 2026, as Peripheral Arterial Disease
 Awareness Month in the State of New York

 WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize
official months 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 September 2026, as
Peripheral Arterial Disease Awareness Month in the State of New York, in
conjunction with the observance of National Peripheral Arterial Disease
Awareness Month; and

 WHEREAS, Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) affects 10 million
people, yet it is under diagnosed and under treated; many people believe
pain in the legs or lower extremities is just another sign of aging, not
realizing that it may be a warning sign for this serious disease; and

 WHEREAS, PAD happens when arteries in the legs become restricted or
clogged with fatty deposits, reducing blood flow to the legs resulting
in leg muscle pain when walking, disability, amputation, and a poor
quality of life; and

 WHEREAS, Blocked arteries found in people with PAD can signify other
arteries may also be blocked, increasing the risk of a heart attack or
stroke; and

 WHEREAS, People over the age of 50, experiencing leg pain and have
more than one of the following mentioned risk factors, talk to your
doctor about PAD: smoke (current or former), high blood pressure,
personal/family history of heart attack or stroke, diabetes or high
cholesterol; and

 WHEREAS, It is imperative that there be greater awareness of this
serious health condition, and more must be done to increase activity at
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 September 2026, as
Peripheral Arterial Disease Awareness Month 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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