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K 539

Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 18-24, 2025, as Emergency Medical Services Week in the State of New York

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Karl Brabenec

Urges Governor to proclaim May 18–24, 2025 as Emergency Medical Services Week in New York to honor EMS professionals and boost public awareness of their life-saving work.

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Bill Summary · K 539

Summary: K 539 – Memorializing Governor Hochul to proclaim May 18-24, 2025 as Emergency Medical Services Week in New York

Purpose and intent

  • This is a memorializing resolution that asks, rather than requires, the Governor of New York to issue a proclamation designating May 18–24, 2025 as Emergency Medical Services Week in the State of New York.
  • The central aim is to recognize and honor Emergency Medical Services (EMS) professionals and volunteers for their service and contributions.

Key provisions

  • Proclamation request: The resolution urges Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 18–24, 2025 as Emergency Medical Services Week in New York.
  • Recognition of EMS: By designating the week, the measure acknowledges the life-saving work of EMS personnel and organizations across the state.

Who/what is affected

  • Primary audience: Emergency Medical Services personnel, including EMS providers, responders, coordinators, and volunteers within New York.
  • Broader public impact: Increases public awareness and recognition of EMS services and the critical role they play in health outcomes and public safety.

Procedural and timeline details

  • Introduction: May 19, 2025.
  • Referrals: Referred to Calendar on May 19, 2025 (listed twice in the record).
  • Legislative actions:
    • May 20, 2025: Adopted (listed twice in the record, indicating passage in the applicable chamber(s)).
  • Status: Adopted. The bill has been enacted as a memorializing resolution and forwarded or considered as completed, with an expectation that the Governor may issue the proclamation in line with the resolution’s request.
  • Sponsor: Karl Brabenec (primary sponsor).

Notable context

  • Type of measure: Non-binding resolution (memorializing); does not authorize new spending, create programs, or impose mandates. Its effect is ceremonial and symbolic, aimed at encouraging official action by the Governor and promoting awareness.
  • Effective date: As a memorializing resolution, the effective impact is the formal designation urging proclamation; the actual proclamation would be issued by the Governor if she elects to do so.

Potential impact and public takeaway

  • Honors EMS professionals and volunteers for their service.
  • Aligns state recognition with national observances surrounding EMS Week, potentially enhancing public appreciation and support for EMS services.
  • May spur involvement from EMS agencies, healthcare organizations, and communities in events or educational activities during the proclaimed week.

If you’d like, I can provide a brief practical guide for stakeholders (EMS agencies, local governments, and community groups) on how to leverage the proclamation during May 18–24, 2025.

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

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