Bill Text: NY K02028 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 17, 2024, as Syrian-American Heritage Day in the State of New York

Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 14-6)

Status: (Passed) 2024-04-16 - adopted [K02028 Detail]

Download: New_York-2023-K02028-Introduced.html

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Assembly Resolution No. 2028

BY: M. of A. Sayegh

        MEMORIALIZING  Governor  Kathy  Hochul to proclaim
        April 17, 2024, as Syrian-American Heritage  Day  in
        the State of New York

  WHEREAS,  Syrian-Americans  continue to make innumerable and immense
contributions to the wealth and cultural heritage of our great State  of
New York; and

  WHEREAS,  This  Legislative  Body  is  justly  proud  to memorialize
Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April  17,  2024,  as  Syrian-American
Heritage   Day,   in   conjunction  with  78th  Anniversary  of  Syria's
independence; and

  WHEREAS, April 17th holds historical significance as Syrian-American
Heritage  Day,  commemorating  the   rich   heritage,   traditions   and
achievements  of  Syrian-Americans,  many  of whom initially settled and
established thriving communities in New York State; and

  WHEREAS, The celebration of Syrian-American Heritage Day provides an
opportunity to recognize and appreciate the  enduring  contributions  of
Syrian-Americans  to  the  state's  cultural  mosaic,  arts  and various
sectors; and

  WHEREAS,  Honoring  Syrian-American  Heritage  Day  underscores  the
State's  commitment  to  diversity,  inclusivity  and the celebration of
immigrant contributions to the State's prosperity and cultural richness;
and

  WHEREAS, By recognizing the  accomplishments  and  contributions  of
Syrian-Americans,  this  great  Empire State reaffirms our commitment to
diversity and equal opportunity  for  all,  thereby  ensuring  a  bright
future for all New Yorkers and Americans; and now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED,  That  this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
memorialize Governor  Kathy  Hochul  to  proclaim  April  17,  2024,  as
Syrian-American Heritage Day 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.