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This resolution calls on Governor Kathy Hochul to officially proclaim May 2025 as Melanoma Awareness Month in New York State, highlighting the critical importance of skin cancer prevention and awareness. The resolution provides context about melanoma, noting that it is one of the most common cancers in young people, with the American Cancer Society anticipating approximately 104,960 new malignant melanoma cases and 8,430 deaths in the United States this year. It emphasizes that 86 percent of melanomas are caused by ultraviolet (UV) rays and offers prevention recommendations, such as avoiding tanning beds, limiting sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., wearing protective clothing, and using sunscreen with SPF 15 or higher, which can reduce melanoma risk by 50 percent. The resolution also underscores the Legislative Body's commitment to supporting skin cancer research, detection, diagnosis, and treatment, and requests that an official, engrossed copy of the resolution be transmitted to Governor Hochul.

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/K586