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K288Assembly2025-2026 SessionResolution

Declare COVID Survivors Day

Official title

“Recognizing March 31, 2025, as COVID Survivors Day”

Sponsor Catalina CruzAD-39
Status
Adopted
Impact
2/10
Minimal
Outcome
Adopted

What's happening

This resolution recognizes March 31, 2025, as COVID Survivors Day to honor survivors and promote ongoing support and awareness.

Why it matters

  1. Highlights the ongoing struggles faced by COVID-19 survivors. , not just those who were hospitalized but also individuals dealing with long-term complications like Long COVID, emphasizing that the pandemic’s effects are far from over for many people.

  2. Calls attention to the need for continued medical research, support services, and healthcare access. for survivors—reminding policymakers and the public that recovery is a complex, ongoing process requiring community and institutional commitment.

  3. Recognizes the sacrifices of healthcare workers, first responders, and essential workers. , reinforcing the importance of supporting these groups as part of a broader societal recovery effort and collective resilience.

  4. Aims to foster public awareness and compassion. for those affected, encouraging the state and society to remember the losses suffered while also focusing on building a healthier, more prepared, and empathetic future.

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Declare COVID Survivors Day

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Sponsors

Primary sponsor
Catalina Cruz

Assembly Member · Assembly District 39

History

  1. Adopted
  2. Introduced

Full text

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Assembly Resolution No. 288 BY: M. of A. Cruz RECOGNIZING March 31, 2025, as COVID Survivors Day WHEREAS, March 31, 2020, marked a tragic milestone in New York's history, as the first known death of a child from COVID-19 was reported in the state,… Show all

Assembly Resolution No. 288 BY: M. of A. Cruz RECOGNIZING March 31, 2025, as COVID Survivors Day WHEREAS, March 31, 2020, marked a tragic milestone in New York's history, as the first known death of a child from COVID-19 was reported in the state, underscoring the devastating impact of the pandemic on individuals and families across all demographics; and WHEREAS, The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in over 79,000 deaths in New York State and more than 6.7 million confirmed cases, profoundly affecting families, communities, and the healthcare system; and WHEREAS, Survivors of COVID-19, including those who have suffered severe illness, long-term complications, and the lasting effects of Long COVID, continue to grapple with medical, financial, and emotional hardships as they work to rebuild their lives; and WHEREAS, Healthcare workers, first responders, and essential workers have played an invaluable role in supporting and caring for those affected by COVID-19, often at great personal risk, demonstrating unwavering dedication and sacrifice throughout the crisis; and WHEREAS, The recognition of COVID-19 survivors is essential to acknowledging the ongoing challenges faced by those who continue to suffer from the physical and psychological effects of the disease, and to fostering a broader understanding of the need for continued research, support, and healthcare access for those impacted; and WHEREAS, Recognizing March 31, 2025, as COVID Survivors Day serves as a tribute to the resilience and strength of individuals and families affected by the pandemic, while also honoring the memory of those lost and reaffirming our collective commitment to building a healthier, more prepared, and more compassionate society; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to recognize March 31, 2025, as COVID Survivors Day to support all those who have endured the effects of COVID-19, and to advocate for continued awareness, medical research, and resources to aid in the recovery and well-being of survivors and their families.

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