K 265: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim November 10, 2025, as NET Cancer Day in the State of New York

 Assembly Resolution No. 265 BY: M. of A. Jensen MEMORIALIZING Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim November 10, 2025, as NET Cancer Day in the State of New York WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize official days that are set aside to increase awareness of serious illnesses that affect the lives of citizens of New York State; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, in full accord with its long-standing traditions, it is the sense of this Legislative Body to memorialize Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim November 10, 2025, as NET Cancer Day in the State of New York; and WHEREAS, NET Cancer Day increases awareness of neuroendocrine (NET) cancers and genetic neuroendocrine tumors; and WHEREAS, Neuroendocrine cells exist throughout the body and produce hormones to ensure our bodies function properly; neuroendocrine cancers occur when these cells start to change shape and begin to grow abnormally; and WHEREAS, 58% of patients have advanced stage NET cancer by the time they are properly diagnosed as misdiagnosis happens frequently; there is currently no cure for the majority of patients, so it is paramount we raise awareness of NET cancers; and WHEREAS, We strive to live in a world where all patients with NET cancer receive a timely diagnosis, premium treatment, support, and in the future, a cure; and WHEREAS, It is imperative that there be a greater awareness of this serious health 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 November 10, 2025, as NET Cancer Day 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.