Bill > J00141

This resolution memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to officially proclaim October 2025 as Polish American Heritage Month in New York State, recognizing the significant contributions of Polish Americans to the state's cultural, social, and economic development. The resolution highlights Polish Americans' important achievements in diverse fields including medicine, science, business, politics, arts, music, literature, and education, and acknowledges their role in shaping urban landscapes through cultural institutions and architectural styles. The legislative body emphasizes the importance of celebrating diversity and recognizing the rich heritage of Polish Americans, noting that such commemorations enhance the state's understanding of its multicultural history. The resolution calls on the Governor to formally recognize October 2025 as Polish American Heritage Month, aligning with the national observance, and requests that an official, engrossed copy of the resolution be transmitted to Governor Hochul as a formal memorialization of this recognition.

Budget and Finance

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/J141