Senate Resolution No. 2065

BY: Senator MATTERA

COMMEMORATING May 24, 2026, as the 15th
Anniversary of the birth of Paige Elizabeth Keely

WHEREAS, Paige Elizabeth Keely was born on May 24, 2011, in New
York, and brought immense joy, love, and light to her family, friends,
and community as a vibrant and compassionate child affectionately known
as "Paigey Bean"; and

WHEREAS, May 24, 2026, marks the 15th anniversary of the birth of
Paige Elizabeth Keely, providing an opportunity for the people of the
State of New York to celebrate her life, memory, and enduring legacy;
and

WHEREAS, On January 8, 2018, at just six years old, Paige Elizabeth
Keely tragically passed away from complications of a ruptured,
undetected brain arteriovenous malformation (AVM), a congenital
condition that often remains silent until a life-threatening event
occurs; and

WHEREAS, In the wake of this profound loss, Paige Elizabeth Keely's
mother, Gina Keely, and her family established The Paige Elizabeth Keely
Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to raising awareness of
brain AVMs, aneurysms, and other neurological conditions, supporting
affected families, and advancing critical research focused on early
detection and prevention; and

WHEREAS, The Paige Elizabeth Keely Foundation has partnered with
leading institutions, including Stony Brook Medicine's Mofakham-Mikell
Laboratory, to advance groundbreaking research into non-invasive imaging
and innovative early detection methods that may help prevent future
tragedies; and

WHEREAS, The anniversary of Paige Elizabeth Keely's birth serves as
an opportunity to honor her life and legacy, increase public awareness
of AVMs and related neurological conditions, promote education and
screening efforts, and underscore the importance of continued medical
research and compassionate community support; and

WHEREAS, Through advocacy, education, and remembrance, Paige
Elizabeth Keely's legacy continues to inspire hope, resilience, and
lifesaving awareness throughout the State of New York; now, therefore,
be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate May 24, 2026, as the 15th Anniversary of the birth of Paige
Elizabeth Keely; and be it further

RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Gina Keely and The Paige Elizabeth Keely Foundation.