K 290: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim March 22, 2025, as Ameloblastoma Day in the State of New York

 Assembly Resolution No. 290 BY: M. of A. Jensen MEMORIALIZING Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim March 22, 2025, as Ameloblastoma 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 the wellbeing and livelihood of the public; 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 Friday, March 22, 2025, as Ameloblastoma Day in the State of New York; and WHEREAS, Ameloblastoma is a rare head and neck tumor with an estimated annual incidence of 0.5 per million population; and WHEREAS, Ameloblastoma typically develop in the jaw near the molars but manifest in different forms; and WHEREAS, Ameloblastoma are typically benign but can rarely become cancerous (malignant) in some cases; and WHEREAS, Despite that they are benign and slow-growing lesions, Ameloblastoma exhibit locally destructive behavior with a high recurrence rate; and WHEREAS, Due to their slow growth, Ameloblastoma can go unnoticed before potential problems are noticed; and WHEREAS, If left untreated, ameloblastoma can grow large and pose a risk to the airway; and WHEREAS, It is imperative that awareness of Ameloblastoma is available to the public in order to lower the chance of potential risks; and WHEREAS, Ameloblastoma Day in the State of New York increases awareness of this condition and of those who live with it; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to memorialize Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim March 22, 2025, as Ameloblastoma 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.