Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 10-16, 2026, as Family Physician Week in the State of New York

Assembly Resolution No. 1362

BY: M. of A. Rules (Simone)

        MEMORIALIZING  Governor  Kathy  Hochul to proclaim
        May 10-16, 2026, as Family  Physician  Week  in  the
        State of New York

  WHEREAS,  It  is  the  custom  of this Legislative Body to recognize
official weeks that are set aside to recognize certain professionals who
affect the lives of citizens of New York 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 10-16, 2026, as Family
Physician Week in the State of New York; and

  WHEREAS, The annual observance of Family Physician Week provides  an
opportunity  for  the  people of the Empire State to recognize the vital
contributions of the family physicians who practice in communities large
and small throughout New York; and

  WHEREAS, The New York State Academy of Family Physicians  represents
more than 6,000 board-certified family physicians, residents and medical
students who are dedicated to the primary care of the family as a whole;
and

  WHEREAS,  The Academy's mission is to advance the art and science of
medicine to improve the health and well-being of patients and  families;
and

  WHEREAS,  The  Academy  will  hold  their  78th  Annual  Congress of
Delegates on May 16-17, 2026; and

  WHEREAS, It is appropriate for the citizens of  New  York  State  to
recognize the members of the New York State Academy of Family Physicians
as  they  gather to renew their pledge to medicine and to families; they
truly exemplify the highest tradition  of  the  family  doctor  and  the
dedication,  compassion  and  skill  which  are  the  hallmarks of their
profession; now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its  deliberations  to
memorialize Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 10-16, 2026, as Family
Physician 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.