Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim January 2025, as Stalking Awareness Month in the State of New York

This resolution requests Governor Kathy Hochul to officially designate January 2025 as "Stalking Awareness Month" in New York State. It does not create new laws or affect specific individuals but aims to increase public awareness about stalking - a crime impacting over 13 million U.S. residents annually, with 1 in 3 women and 1 in 6 men experiencing it in their lifetime. The resolution highlights stalking's psychological impacts and long-term effects on victims' daily lives, including workplace disruptions and mental health challenges. As a procedural memorial, it directs the Legislature to formally ask the Governor to issue the proclamation, with no binding policy changes. The resolution was adopted by the Assembly on January 21, 2025.