J 210: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 2025, as Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month in the State of New York

 Senate Resolution No. 210 BY: Senator PARKER MEMORIALIZING Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 2025, as Teen Pregnancy Prevention 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 issues 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 hereby memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 2025, as Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month in the State of New York, in conjunction with the observance of National Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month; and WHEREAS, Each May, the nation turns its attention to teen pregnancy prevention for a full month; and WHEREAS, National Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month (NTPPM) highlights the historic declines in the rates of teen births in the United States; and WHEREAS, Significant declines have occurred in all 50 states and among all racial/ethnic groups, yet disparities continue; and WHEREAS, It is imperative that there be greater awareness of this serious issue, and more must be done to increase activity at the local, State and National levels; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to memorialize Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 2025, as Teen Pregnancy Prevention 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.