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J 211

Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 7-13, 2025, as Public Health Week in the State of New York

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Kevin Parker

Requests the Governor to proclaim April 7–13, 2025 as Public Health Week in New York; a ceremonial, non-binding memorial with no funding, aimed at boosting public health awareness.

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Bill Summary · J 211

Summary of Bill J 211: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 7-13, 2025, as Public Health Week in the State of New York

Overview

J 211 is a New York State joint/senate/assembly memorializing resolution that requests the Governor to proclaim April 7–13, 2025 as Public Health Week in New York. The bill is classified as a resolution and has been adopted.

Purpose and Intent

  • To publicly recognize the importance of public health and the work of public health professionals.
  • To urge the Governor to issue an official proclamation designating a specific week in April 2025 as Public Health Week in New York.
  • Aligns New York with broader national or professional recognitions of public health, providing formal recognition within the state.

Key Provisions

  • The primary directive is a request to the Governor to proclaim April 7–13, 2025 as Public Health Week in the State of New York.
  • As a memorial resolution, it serves as a formal expression of legislative sentiment and does not create new statutes or require funding.
  • No substantive policy changes or program authorizations are included; the measure centers on ceremonial acknowledgment and awareness.

Impact and Beneficiaries

  • Affects: Governor’s office (through consideration of the proclamation) and state agencies responsible for coordinating or communicating observances.
  • Potential beneficiaries include public health workers, health departments, healthcare professionals, and the general public, who may gain increased visibility and awareness of public health efforts during the designated week.
  • Fiscal impact: Typically none directly from a memorial resolution; it does not authorize spending. Any related observances or events would depend on separate appropriations or agency decisions.

Procedural History and Timeline

  • Introduced: January 15, 2025.
  • Referred to Finance: January 15, 2025.
  • Reported to calendar for consideration: January 22, 2025 (two entries noted).
  • Adopted: January 22, 2025 (two entries noted).
  • Sponsorship: Kevin S. Parker (primary).

Notes

  • This is a non-binding, symbolic measure intended to encourage an official proclamation by the Governor rather than to implement new policy or funding.
  • All dates and actions reflect the bill’s progression through January 2025, culminating in adoption.

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

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