K 496: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 11-17, 2025, as Family Physician Week in the State of New York

 Assembly Resolution No. 496 BY: M. of A. Simone MEMORIALIZING Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 11-17, 2025, 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 11-17, 2025, 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 77th Annual Congress of Delegates on May 17-18, 2025; 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 11-17, 2025, 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.