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NY J00235Commemorating the 181st Anniversary of the Independence of the Dominican Republic to be celebrated on February 27, 2025
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Introduced
01/15/2025
01/15/2025
In Committee
01/22/2025
01/22/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
01/22/2025
01/22/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
01/22/2025
01/22/2025
Introduced Session
2025-2026 General Assembly
Bill Summary
Commemorating the 181st Anniversary of the Independence of the Dominican Republic to be celebrated on February 27, 2025
AI Summary
This resolution commemorates the 181st anniversary of the Dominican Republic's independence, to be celebrated on February 27, 2025, by highlighting the historical significance and cultural contributions of Dominican people. The resolution notes that the Dominican Republic gained autonomy on February 27, 1844, through the efforts of Juan Pablo Duarte and other founders of La Trinitaria, a secret organization that initiated the independence movement. It emphasizes the historical importance of the island of Hispaniola (originally called Quisqueya) as the site of the first university and cathedral in the New World. The resolution recognizes the substantial Dominican population in New York State, with over one million residents, and acknowledges their contributions to various fields including music, literature, cuisine, fashion, film, sports, education, government, and politics. By pausing to commemorate this anniversary, the legislative body aims to foster ethnic pride, celebrate cultural diversity, and provide an opportunity for people to gain a greater appreciation of Dominican history and traditions.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (63)
Luis Sepúlveda (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),
Rachel May (D),
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),
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 01/22/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/J235 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=J00235&term=2025&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#J00235 |
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