Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim March 2025, as Kidney Disease Awareness Month in the State of New York

This Assembly Resolution (K 172) requests Governor Hochul to officially declare March 2025 as Kidney Disease Awareness Month in New York State, aligning with National Kidney Month. It does not create new laws or funding but aims to raise public awareness about chronic kidney disease (CKD), which affects 1.5 million New Yorkers and disproportionately impacts minority communities. The resolution highlights CKD's progression, risks like kidney failure, and the importance of early detection through testing. As a symbolic gesture, it has no direct policy impact but encourages statewide recognition of the issue.