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Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 4-10, 2026, as Postpartum Depression Awareness Week in the State of New York

Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 4-10, 2026, as Postpartum Depression Awareness Week in the State of New York

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Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn
Last action
2026-05-04
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Adopted
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Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 4-10, 2026, as Postpartum Depression Awareness Week in the State of New York

Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 4-10, 2026, as Postpartum Depression Awareness Week in the State of New York

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  • Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 4-10, 2026, as Postpartum Depression Awareness Week in the State of New York

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Bill History

  1. 2026-05-04 Assembly

    ADOPTED

  2. 2026-05-01 Assembly

    REFERRED TO CALENDAR

Official Summary Text

Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 4-10, 2026, as Postpartum Depression Awareness Week in the State of New York

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Assembly Resolution No. 1252

BY: M. of A. Bichotte Hermelyn

        MEMORIALIZING  Governor  Kathy  Hochul to proclaim
        May 4-10, 2026, as Postpartum  Depression  Awareness
        Week in the State of New York

  WHEREAS,  It  is  the  custom  of this Legislative Body to recognize
observances working to raise awareness about serious mental and physical
health issues that affect citizens of this great State; and

  WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and  in  full  accord  with  its
long-standing  traditions,  this  Legislative  Body  is  justly proud to
memorialize Governor  Kathy  Hochul  to  proclaim  May  4-10,  2026,  as
Postpartum Depression Awareness Week in the State of New York; and

  WHEREAS,  Postpartum  depression  (PPD)  is  a serious mental health
condition that affects approximately 1 in 7 women following  childbirth,
with  symptoms  that can significantly impact the well-being of mothers,
infants, and families; and

  WHEREAS, PD is often misunderstood or overlooked due to stigma, lack
of awareness, and inadequate  access  to  mental  health  resources  and
support; and

  WHEREAS,  Early identification, treatment, and community support are
critical in helping individuals recover from postpartum  depression  and
related mood disorders; and

  WHEREAS,  Increased  public awareness and education about postpartum
depression can help break the silence, reduce stigma,  and  ensure  that
all  parents,  whether  welcoming  their  first child or expanding their
families, receive the care and compassion they need; and

  WHEREAS, Recognizing a dedicated week for postpartum depression will
provide an opportunity for advocacy organizations, healthcare providers,
and families to raise awareness,  share  resources,  and  support  those
affected by postpartum depression; now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED,  That  this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
memorialize Governor  Kathy  Hochul  to  proclaim  May  4-10,  2026,  as
Postpartum Depression Awareness Week in the State of New York; and be it
further

  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to The Honorable Kathy Hochul, Governor of the State of  New
York.