commemorating May 24, 2026, as the 15th Anniversary of the birth of Paige Elizabeth Keely

Senate Resolution No. 2065

BY: Senator MATTERA

        COMMEMORATING   May   24,   2026,   as   the  15th
        Anniversary of the birth of Paige Elizabeth Keely

  WHEREAS, Paige Elizabeth Keely was born on  May  24,  2011,  in  New
York,  and  brought immense joy, love, and light to her family, friends,
and community as a vibrant and compassionate child affectionately  known
as "Paigey Bean"; and

  WHEREAS,  May  24,  2026, marks the 15th anniversary of the birth of
Paige Elizabeth Keely, providing an opportunity for the  people  of  the
State  of  New  York to celebrate her life, memory, and enduring legacy;
and

  WHEREAS, On January 8, 2018, at just six years old, Paige  Elizabeth
Keely   tragically   passed  away  from  complications  of  a  ruptured,
undetected  brain  arteriovenous  malformation   (AVM),   a   congenital
condition  that  often  remains  silent  until  a life-threatening event
occurs; and

  WHEREAS, In the wake of this profound loss, Paige Elizabeth  Keely's
mother, Gina Keely, and her family established The Paige Elizabeth Keely
Foundation,  a  nonprofit organization dedicated to raising awareness of
brain AVMs, aneurysms, and  other  neurological  conditions,  supporting
affected  families,  and  advancing  critical  research focused on early
detection and prevention; and

  WHEREAS, The Paige Elizabeth Keely  Foundation  has  partnered  with
leading  institutions,  including Stony Brook Medicine's Mofakham-Mikell
Laboratory, to advance groundbreaking research into non-invasive imaging
and innovative early detection methods  that  may  help  prevent  future
tragedies; and

  WHEREAS,  The anniversary of Paige Elizabeth Keely's birth serves as
an opportunity to honor her life and legacy, increase  public  awareness
of  AVMs  and  related  neurological  conditions,  promote education and
screening efforts, and underscore the importance  of  continued  medical
research and compassionate community support; and

  WHEREAS,   Through   advocacy,  education,  and  remembrance,  Paige
Elizabeth Keely's legacy continues  to  inspire  hope,  resilience,  and
lifesaving  awareness  throughout the State of New York; now, therefore,
be it

  RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its  deliberations  to
commemorate  May 24, 2026, as the 15th Anniversary of the birth of Paige
Elizabeth Keely; and be it further

  RESOLVED, That copies of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted to Gina Keely and The Paige Elizabeth Keely Foundation.