Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 2025, as Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Awareness Month in the State of New York

This Senate Resolution (J 99) requests Governor Hochul to proclaim May 2025 as Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) Awareness Month in New York State. It specifically asks the Governor to align this proclamation with International ME/CFS Awareness Day on May 12, 2025, encouraging public recognition through events like wearing blue. The resolution directly aims to raise awareness for the estimated 62,000-152,000 New Yorkers living with ME/CFS, a condition causing severe fatigue, cognitive issues, and limited daily functioning. As a symbolic resolution, it does not create new laws or funding but seeks to increase public and medical understanding of the disease.