Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim February 14, 2026, as A Day for Hearts: Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Day in the State of New York

This resolution (Assembly Resolution 952) asks Governor Hochul to officially designate February 14, 2026, as "A Day for Hearts: Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Day" in New York State. It does not create new laws or funding but seeks to raise public awareness about congenital heart defects (CHDs), which affect about 40,000 children annually in the U.S. and are the leading cause of birth defect-related deaths. The resolution specifically requests the governor proclaim this date to align with national awareness week and encourage broader education on CHDs. (Note: This is a symbolic resolution, not a binding law.)