Memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 2026 as Lyme Disease Awareness Month in New York.

This resolution memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 2026 as Lyme Disease Awareness Month in New York. It highlights the importance of raising awareness about Lyme disease, a common but often misunderstood illness caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi. Lyme disease is transmitted through the bite of an infected black-legged tick and can lead to serious health problems if not treated early. The resolution emphasizes the need for public awareness, education, and research efforts to combat Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses.

Memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 2026 as Lyme Disease Awareness Month in New York.

This resolution memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 2026 as Lyme Disease Awareness Month in New York. It highlights the importance of raising awareness about Lyme disease, a common but often misunderstood illness caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi. Lyme disease is transmitted through the bite of an infected black-legged tick and can lead to serious health problems if not treated early. The resolution emphasizes the need for public awareness, education, and research efforts to combat Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses.