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This resolution seeks to encourage Governor Kathy Hochul to officially proclaim June 2025 as Myasthenia Gravis (MG) Awareness Month in New York State, aligning with the national awareness observance. The resolution provides context about MG, an autoimmune disorder that causes extreme muscle weakness affecting a person's ability to perform basic functions like seeing, speaking, swallowing, and breathing. It notes that MG primarily affects women under 40 and men over 60, and approximately 70,000 people in the United States are living with the condition, with many remaining undiagnosed. The resolution highlights the work of the Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America (MGFA), a non-profit organization founded in 1952 that supports patients through services, research, education, and advocacy. By memorializing the governor to recognize MG Awareness Month, the resolution aims to increase public understanding of this serious health issue and promote greater awareness and support for those affected by the disorder.

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/K760