Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim September 22, 2026, as Veterans Suicide Awareness and Remembrance Day in the State of New York

This bill asks Governor Kathy Hochul to officially declare September 22, 2026, as Veterans Suicide Awareness and Remembrance Day in New York. The resolution highlights the high rates of suicide among veterans and aims to raise public awareness about this issue while honoring those who have died. By designating this specific date, the legislature hopes to encourage open conversations about mental health and reduce the stigma that often prevents veterans from seeking help. The measure does not create new laws or funding but serves as a symbolic gesture to focus attention on veteran suicide prevention efforts.