New York J 2118: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim September 2026 as Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month in the State of New York
Status: ADOPTED (as of 2026-05-27)
State: New York · Session: 2025-2026 · Bill: J 2118
Sponsors: Joseph A. Griffo
Bill Text
Bill Search and Legislative Information | New York State Assembly • • • • • • • • Skip to main content New York State Assembly Speaker Carl E. Heastie --> --> --> • Assembly Members • Legislative Info • Public Hearings • Speaker's Press • Assembly Reports • Committees & More • Bill Search Home • Laws • Legislative Calendar • Public Hearing Schedule • Assembly Calendars • Assembly Committee Agenda Javascript must be enabled to properly view this page. Bill No.: • Summary • Actions • Committee Votes • Floor Votes • Memo • Text • LFIN • Chamber Video/Transcript J02118 Summary: BILL NOJ02118   SAME ASNo Same As   SPONSORGRIFFO   COSPNSR   MLTSPNSR     Go to top J02118 Actions: BILL NOJ02118   05/20/2026REFERRED TO FINANCE 05/27/2026REPORTED TO CALENDAR FOR CONSIDERATION 05/27/2026ADOPTED Go to topJ02118 Committee Votes: Go to topJ02118 Floor Votes: There are no Assembly votes for this bill in this legislative session. Go to topJ02118 Text: Senate Resolution No. 2118 BY: Senator GRIFFO MEMORIALIZING Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim September 2026 as Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month in the State of New York WHEREAS, The State of New York takes great pride in participating in certain months that are designated to raise awareness of important issues; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to memorialize Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim September 2026 as Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month in the State of New York; and WHEREAS, The mission of Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month is to increase public awareness of brain aneurysms and the signs and symptoms of this serious medical condition; and WHEREAS, A brain aneurysm, also referred to as a cerebral aneurysm or intracranial aneurysm (IA), is a weak, bulging spot on the wall of a brain artery; as the artery wall becomes gradually thinner from the dilation, the blood flow causes the weakened wall to swell outward which may cause the aneurysm to rupture and allow blood to escape into the space around the brain; and WHEREAS, Small, unruptured aneurysms can often be monitored and do not always require surgery; and WHEREAS, Large brain aneurysms are more dangerous, and symptoms may include severe headache, dilated pupils, double vision, pain above and behind the eye, loss of consciousness, nausea, sudden weakness, numbness, and/or difficulty speaking; all these symptoms are cause for careful evaluation by a physician; and WHEREAS, Risk factors for aneurysm rupture include smoking, high blood pressure, and a family or personal history of a ruptured aneurysm; and WHEREAS, Through the years, the medical treatment of brain aneurysms has advanced to be more effective and less invasive for patients; treatment or observation is often used for an aneurysm that has not ruptured; however, once an aneurysm has ruptured, the options are either open surgery or an endovascular approach; and WHEREAS, Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month was first established by the Brain Aneurysm Foundation to help reduce aneurysm rupture by raising awareness of the signs, symptoms, and risk factors associated with brain aneurysms; it is also a time to encourage individuals to be screened if they have family histories of aneurysms; and WHEREAS, It is imperative that there be greater awareness of this serious health condition, 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 September 2026 as Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month in the State of New York and to urge all New Yorkers to educate themselves about the signs, symptoms, prevention, and treatment of brain aneurysms; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Legislative Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to The Honorable Kathy Hochul, Governor of the State of New York. Go to top • Sitemap Request Information Directions and Maps
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