Bill > J00107

This resolution memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to designate May 2025 as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Awareness Month in New York State, highlighting the serious nature of this progressive neurological disease also known as Lou Gehrig's disease. The resolution provides detailed context about ALS, noting that it is a fatal condition that attacks nerve cells controlling voluntary movement, causing muscles to weaken and waste away, ultimately leading to loss of ability to walk, speak, swallow, and breathe. It emphasizes that approximately 5,000 people in the United States are diagnosed with ALS each year, with over 30,000 Americans potentially living with the disease at any given time, and that it primarily affects individuals between 40 and 70 years old. The resolution points out that ALS occurs globally without racial or socioeconomic boundaries, and military veterans are twice as likely to develop the condition. By seeking a formal proclamation, the resolution aims to increase public awareness about ALS, acknowledge the impact on patients and their families, and promote greater understanding and support for those affected by this devastating disease.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/J107