Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim January 2026, as Thyroid Disease Awareness Month in the State of New York

This Assembly Resolution (K 861) requests Governor Hochul to officially designate January 2026 as "Thyroid Disease Awareness Month" in New York State. It does not create new laws or policies but aims to raise public awareness about thyroid conditions, which affect an estimated 20 million Americans and include disorders like hypothyroidism and thyroid cancer. The resolution cites New York-specific statistics, noting approximately 3,100 women and 1,000 men are diagnosed with thyroid cancer annually in the state. It encourages public education efforts, such as regular neck checks and risk factor awareness, to support early detection. As a symbolic gesture, this resolution has no direct regulatory impact but seeks to promote community health awareness.