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NY J00149

NY J00149
Commemorating the 250th Anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and Concord on April 19, 2025, and recognizing their impact on the history of New York State

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Introduced
01/10/2025
In Committee
04/02/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
04/02/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/02/2025

Introduced Session

2025-2026 General Assembly

Bill Summary

Commemorating the 250th Anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and Concord on April 19, 2025, and recognizing their impact on the history of New York State

AI Summary

This resolution commemorates the 250th anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and Concord, which marked the beginning of the American Revolutionary War on April 19, 1775. The document provides historical context, detailing how tensions between British authorities and American colonists in Massachusetts escalated to armed conflict, with approximately 700 British troops marching from Boston to Concord to seize military supplies. The resolution recounts key events, including Paul Revere's famous midnight ride, the first shots fired at Lexington Green that killed eight militiamen, and the subsequent battles at Concord's North Bridge where colonial militiamen engaged British troops. The resolution highlights the significance of these battles as the start of the war for American independence, noting the symbolic importance of the "shot heard round the world" and the role of the battles in ultimately leading to the creation of the United States. Additionally, the resolution mentions an interesting cultural footnote about the song "Yankee Doodle," which originated as a mocking British tune but became a patriotic anthem for the Continental Army. By commemorating these events, the resolution aims to recognize and remember this pivotal moment in American history and its lasting impact.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (63)

Rachel May (D)*,  Joe Addabbo (D),  Jake Ashby (R),  Jamaal Bailey (D),  April Baskin (D),  George Borrello (R),  Jabari Brisport (D),  Samra Brouk (D),  Siela Bynoe (D),  Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick (R),  Stephen Chan (R),  Cordell Cleare (D),  Leroy Comrie (D),  Jeremy Cooney (D),  Patricia Fahy (D),  Simcha Felder (D),  Nathalia Ferna´ndez (D),  Patrick Gallivan (R),  Michael Gianaris (D),  Kristen Gonzalez (D),  Andrew Gounardes (D),  Joe Griffo (R),  Pete Harckham (D),  Pam Helming (R),  Michelle Hinchey (D),  Brad Hoylman (D),  Robert Jackson (D),  Brian Kavanagh (D),  Liz Krueger (D),  Andrew Lanza (R),  John Liu (D),  Monica Martinez (D),  Jack Martins (R),  Mario Mattera (R),  Shelley Mayer (D),  Dean Murray (R),  Zellnor Myrie (D),  Tom O'Mara (R),  Peter Oberacker (R),  Rob Ortt (R),  Tony Palumbo (R),  Kevin Parker (D),  Roxanne Persaud (D),  Jessica Ramos (D),  Steve Rhoads (R),  Gustavo Rivera (D),  Rob Rolison (R),  Christopher Ryan (D),  Sean Ryan (D),  Julia Salazar (D),  James Sanders (D),  Jessica Scarcella-Spanton (D),  Luis Sepúlveda (D),  Jose Serrano (D),  James Skoufis (D),  Toby Stavisky (D),  Dan Stec (R),  Andrea Stewart-Cousins (D),  Jim Tedisco (R),  Mark Walczyk (R),  Lea Webb (D),  Bill Weber (R),  Alexis Weik (R), 

Last Action

ADOPTED (on 04/02/2025)

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