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

Assembly Resolution No. 1562

BY: M. of A. Rules (Simone)

        MEMORIALIZING  Governor  Kathy  Hochul to proclaim
        October 2026, as Perthes Disease Awareness Month  in
        the State of New York

  WHEREAS,  It  is  the  custom  of this Legislative Body to recognize
official months that are set aside  to  increase  awareness  of  serious
medical  conditions that 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 October 2026,  as  Perthes
Disease Awareness Month in the State of New York; and

  WHEREAS,  Legg-Calve-Perthes  disease,  commonly  known  as  Perthes
disease, is a rare childhood condition that affects the hip  when  blood
supply  to the hip bone is disrupted, causing bone cells to die, the hip
joint to erode, and  significant  pain  and  mobility  complications  to
occur; and

  WHEREAS,  Perthes disease is approximately four times more common in
boys than girls and most commonly occurs between the ages  of  four  and
eight  years old, often affecting active children during critical stages
of growth and development; and

  WHEREAS, Early  symptoms  of  Perthes  disease  may  appear  subtle,
including  a  painless limp or mild pain in the thigh or knee, resulting
in  delayed  or  missed  diagnoses  that  may  lead  to  permanent   hip
deformities and long-term orthopedic complications; and

  WHEREAS,  Families  affected  by Perthes disease often face years of
uncertainty, medical appointments, physical  therapy,  pain  management,
mobility limitations, and emotional and financial hardship while seeking
proper treatment and support for their children; and

  WHEREAS,  Medical consensus regarding the best treatment methods for
Perthes disease has not  yet  been  fully  established,  and  additional
research, awareness, and public education remain critically important to
improving  outcomes  for  children and adults impacted by the condition;
and

  WHEREAS, Perthes Awareness Month serves as an important  opportunity
to  increase  public understanding of this rare disease, encourage early
diagnosis,  support  ongoing  research  efforts,   and   recognize   the
resilience of affected children and their families; and

  WHEREAS,  It is imperative that there be greater public awareness of
Perthes disease, and more must be done at the local, state, and national
levels to support affected children, families,  caregivers,  physicians,
researchers, and advocates; now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED,  That  this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
memorialize Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim October 2026,  as  Perthes
Disease Awareness Month 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.