Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 2025, as Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Awareness Month in the State of New York
Summary
Assembly Resolution No. 302 is a nonbinding memorializing resolution that asks Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 2025 as Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Awareness Month in New York State. The resolution frames the observance as part of the Legislature’s tradition of recognizing awareness months for serious health conditions and ties the request to National Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Awareness Week.
The resolution highlights the work of 13thirty Cancer Connect, a Rochester-area nonprofit that supports adolescents and young adults with cancer through peer support, wellness programming, expressive arts, and social connection. It emphasizes that young cancer patients face distinct challenges and that awareness, education, and community support can improve quality of life and help address gaps in care for this underserved population.
Impact
Because this is a memorializing resolution rather than a bill creating or amending law, it does not change the New York Consolidated Laws, impose new duties, or create a state program. Its practical effect is symbolic: if adopted and acted upon by the Governor, it would encourage public recognition of adolescent and young adult cancer awareness and may help elevate visibility for related advocacy, nonprofit services, and community outreach efforts.
Sentiment
The overall sentiment reflected in the resolution is strongly supportive and celebratory. The text uses affirming language about compassion, healing, education, and the value of local nonprofit efforts, and it presents the awareness month as a positive opportunity to support young people affected by cancer. No opposing views, dissent, or recorded vote are provided in the available context.
Contention
There is no recorded committee debate, vote, or formal opposition in the materials provided, so no direct contention is documented. The only implicit policy theme is the call for greater awareness and more activity at local, state, and national levels to address adolescent and young adult cancer, but the resolution itself is noncontroversial in tone and does not appear to raise disputes over funding, mandates, or regulatory changes.