Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim February 14, 2026, as Donor Day in the State of New York

This resolution requests Governor Hochul to officially proclaim February 14, 2026, as "Donor Day" in New York State, aligning with National Donor Day. It directly affects New Yorkers by encouraging public awareness of organ, tissue, marrow, platelet, and blood donation needs. The resolution cites that over 9,000 New Yorkers are on organ waitlists and 400 died last year due to lack of available organs, emphasizing donation's life-saving potential (e.g., one organ donor can save up to eight lives). The bill itself has no binding effect; it is a symbolic legislative gesture to promote donation awareness.