Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 1-7, 2025, as Testicular Cancer Awareness Week in the State of New York

This Senate Resolution (J 209) requests Governor Hochul to issue a proclamation designating April 1-7, 2025, as Testicular Cancer Awareness Week in New York State. It does not create new laws or allocate funds; instead, it formally asks the Governor to publicly recognize the week to heighten awareness about testicular cancer. The resolution highlights that testicular cancer is the most common cancer in men aged 15-35 and emphasizes the importance of early detection through education and screening. This ceremonial action directly affects all New Yorkers, particularly young men, by encouraging public health engagement around a preventable disease.