RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING JANUARY AS MATERNAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH

This resolution, sponsored by Council President Lakisha Collins-Bellamy, recognizes January as Maternal Health Awareness Month in Yonkers. It affirms the City Council's commitment to promoting maternal health equity, addressing disparities, and supporting mothers and families. The resolution highlights that maternal health is a critical public health issue with significant disparities affecting Black, Latina, Indigenous, and low-income women disproportionately. This is a ceremonial and policy-affirming resolution with no fiscal impact and takes effect immediately.