Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim October 4, 2025, as Ostomy Awareness Day in the State of New York

This is a ceremonial resolution (not a policy bill) asking Governor Hochul to designate October 4, 2025, as Ostomy Awareness Day in New York. It does not create new laws or change policies; instead, it requests the Governor issue a formal proclamation to raise public awareness about ostomy care. The resolution explains that ostomy surgery creates a stoma for waste elimination (often needed for conditions like Crohn's disease or cancer) and aims to reduce stigma for the estimated 1 million people in the U.S. living with ostomies. The resolution was adopted by the Assembly on June 5, 2025, and now awaits the Governor's action.