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J 97

Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 21-25, 2025, as Every Kid Healthy Week in the State of New York

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Roxanne Persaud

Urges the Governor to proclaim April 21–25, 2025 as Every Kid Healthy Week in New York to promote child health awareness and activities statewide.

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Bill Summary · J 97

Summary of Bill J 97 — Memorializing Governor Hochul to Proclaim Every Kid Healthy Week

Overview

Bill J 97 is a memorializing resolution in New York that requests Governor Kathy Hochul to issue a proclamation designating April 21–25, 2025, as Every Kid Healthy Week in the State of New York. The measure is non-binding and serves to publicly acknowledge and promote awareness of child health during the specified week.

Purpose and Intent

  • To officially urge the Governor to proclaim April 21–25, 2025, as Every Kid Healthy Week across New York.
  • Aligns state recognition with a broader national or community focus on children’s health, well-being, and related public health initiatives.
  • Encourages statewide awareness and engagement by schools, families, and community organizations during the designated week.

Key Provisions

  • Formal memorializing request to the Governor to issue a proclamation designating the dates April 21–25, 2025, as Every Kid Healthy Week in New York.
  • As a resolution, it does not impose new duties, authorize spending, or create enforceable statutory requirements.
  • Designed to be commemorative and educational in nature, potentially prompting public- and community-facing activities and campaigns during the week.

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • Governor and Executive Branch: urged to issue the proclamation.
  • General Public, especially children and families: indirect beneficiaries through heightened awareness and promotion of healthy habits, nutrition, physical activity, and access to health resources during the week.
  • Schools, local governments, and health-related organizations: may be encouraged to observe or participate in events and activities aligned with the week.

Procedural History and Timeline

  • Introduced: January 9, 2025 (Referred to Finance).
  • January 14, 2025: Reported to Calendar for Consideration (duplicated entries present in the record).
  • January 14, 2025: Adopted (along with the calendar report).
  • Status: ADOPTED (this reflects legislative approval of the memorializing resolution, after which the Governor would typically issue the proclamation).

Sponsor

  • Primary Sponsor: Roxanne J. Persaud.

Notes

  • As a memorializing resolution, J 97 is a formal expression of legislative sentiment urging executive action rather than a change in state law. Its impact relies on the Governor’s issuance of a proclamation recognizing Every Kid Healthy Week in New York.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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