Bill > J00145

This resolution memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim March 30, 2025, as Doctors' Day in New York State, recognizing the important contributions of physicians across the state and nation. The resolution provides historical context for the holiday, noting its origins in 1933 when the first Doctors' Day was observed in Georgia, and highlighting that the date commemorates the first use of general anesthesia in surgery by Dr. Crawford Long on March 30, 1842. The resolution traces the holiday's national recognition, including its official designation as a national holiday in 1990 by the U.S. Congress, and more recent efforts to expand the celebration to a full week. It emphasizes the critical role doctors play in communities, acknowledging their dedication, expertise, and compassionate commitment to patient care. The resolution formally requests that Governor Hochul officially proclaim the day and calls for a copy of the resolution to be transmitted to her office, serving as a formal recognition of the medical profession's importance to the state of New York.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/J145