Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim November 2025, as Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month in the State of New York

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Linda Rosenthal

K 572 urges Gov. Hochul to proclaim November 2025 as Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month in New York; ceremonial, no costs, boosts awareness and support, adopted May 22, 2025.

ADOPTED

Bill Summary: K 572 — Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim November 2025 as Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month in New York

Bill at a Glance

Bill Number: K 572

Title: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim November 2025 as Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month in the State of New York

Type: Resolution (Memorializing)

Status: ADOPTED

Introduced: May 21, 2025

Sponsor: Linda Rosenthal (primary)

Purpose and Intent

The resolution requests the Governor to issue a formal proclamation designating November 2025 as Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month in New York. As a memorializing resolution, its aim is to recognize the importance of pancreatic cancer awareness and to publicly acknowledge the efforts of patients, families, researchers, and advocacy groups in the state.

Key Provisions

Urges the Governor to issue a proclamation designating November 2025 as Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month in New York.

Serves as an official expression of the Legislature’s support for awareness, education, and outreach related to pancreatic cancer within the state.

Impact and Beneficiaries

Primary Effect: The proclamation would be issued by the Governor designating Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month in New York for November 2025.

Secondary/Indirect Effects: Raises public awareness about pancreatic cancer, complements state and community efforts to educate the public, support patients and families, and encourage fundraising and advocacy during November.

No new statutory requirements, mandates, or appropriations accompany this resolution. It is symbolic and ceremonial in nature.

Procedural and Timeline Details

Introduction: May 21, 2025

Initial Action: Referred to Calendar (May 21, 2025)

Adoption: May 22, 2025 (the measure was adopted in subsequent action, with an entry listed twice in the legislative actions)

Status: Adopted (indicating the resolution has passed both houses where applicable and is ready for transmission to the Governor for proclamation)

Sponsor

Primary Sponsor: Linda Rosenthal

Summary

K 572 is a non-binding, ceremonial resolution that seeks to recognize pancreatic cancer awareness by urging the Governor to proclaim November 2025 as Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month in New York. Having moved through the standard calendar process and been adopted on May 22, 2025, the measure reflects the Legislature’s support for awareness efforts without imposing fiscal or regulatory changes. Readers can expect Governor Hochul’s office to issue a proclamation reflecting this designation if she approves and signs or otherwise acts on the resolution.