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NY J00279

NY J00279
Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim June 2025 as Aphasia Awareness Month in the State of New York

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Introduced
01/30/2025
In Committee
02/04/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
02/04/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
02/04/2025

Introduced Session

2025-2026 General Assembly

Bill Summary

Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim June 2025 as Aphasia Awareness Month in the State of New York

AI Summary

This resolution calls on Governor Kathy Hochul to officially proclaim June 2025 as Aphasia Awareness Month in New York State, highlighting the importance of raising public understanding about this communication disorder. Aphasia is a language impairment that affects a person's ability to speak, read, write, or understand language, typically caused by brain damage from stroke, injury, or neurological conditions. The resolution notes that approximately 40 percent of stroke survivors experience aphasia, which can significantly impact communication and potentially lead to misunderstandings in medical settings. By highlighting the experiences of individuals like Matthew Weingartner, a 35-year-old from Long Island who advocates for aphasia awareness after experiencing a stroke, the resolution aims to draw attention to the estimated two million Americans living with this condition. The document emphasizes the need for greater public awareness and understanding of aphasia, recognizing its complex nature and the ways it affects not just individuals, but also their families and communities. Ultimately, the resolution seeks to memorialize the month, transmit the resolution to the Governor and Matthew Weingartner, and increase visibility for this serious health issue.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (62)

Steve Rhoads (R)*,  Joe Addabbo (D),  Jake Ashby (R),  Jamaal Bailey (D),  April Baskin (D),  George Borrello (R),  Jabari Brisport (D),  Samra Brouk (D),  Siela Bynoe (D),  Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick (R),  Stephen Chan (R),  Cordell Cleare (D),  Leroy Comrie (D),  Jeremy Cooney (D),  Patricia Fahy (D),  Nathalia Ferna´ndez (D),  Patrick Gallivan (R),  Michael Gianaris (D),  Kristen Gonzalez (D),  Andrew Gounardes (D),  Joe Griffo (R),  Pete Harckham (D),  Pam Helming (R),  Michelle Hinchey (D),  Brad Hoylman (D),  Robert Jackson (D),  Brian Kavanagh (D),  Liz Krueger (D),  Andrew Lanza (R),  John Liu (D),  Monica Martinez (D),  Jack Martins (R),  Mario Mattera (R),  Rachel May (D),  Shelley Mayer (D),  Dean Murray (R),  Zellnor Myrie (D),  Tom O'Mara (R),  Peter Oberacker (R),  Rob Ortt (R),  Tony Palumbo (R),  Kevin Parker (D),  Roxanne Persaud (D),  Jessica Ramos (D),  Gustavo Rivera (D),  Rob Rolison (R),  Christopher Ryan (D),  Sean Ryan (D),  Julia Salazar (D),  James Sanders (D),  Jessica Scarcella-Spanton (D),  Luis Sepúlveda (D),  Jose Serrano (D),  James Skoufis (D),  Toby Stavisky (D),  Dan Stec (R),  Andrea Stewart-Cousins (D),  Jim Tedisco (R),  Mark Walczyk (R),  Lea Webb (D),  Bill Weber (R),  Alexis Weik (R), 

Last Action

ADOPTED (on 02/04/2025)

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