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NY J00234

NY J00234
Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 14, 2025, as Bangla New Year Day in the State of New York


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Introduced
01/15/2025
In Committee
01/22/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
01/22/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
01/22/2025

Introduced Session

2025-2026 General Assembly

Bill Summary

Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 14, 2025, as Bangla New Year Day in the State of New York

AI Summary

This resolution calls on Governor Kathy Hochul to officially proclaim April 14, 2025, as Bangla New Year Day in the State of New York, recognizing the significant contributions of Bangla-speaking communities in the state. The resolution specifically highlights the cultural importance of the Bangla New Year (also known as Pohela Boishakh), which is a traditional celebration marking the start of the Bengali calendar year. By requesting the governor to make this proclamation, the legislative body aims to honor and celebrate the heritage and achievements of the Bangla-speaking diaspora in New York. The resolution also directs that copies of the resolution be formally transmitted to Governor Hochul and to Bishawjit Saha, the CEO and Founder of Muktadhara Foundation Inc., likely a community organization representing or supporting Bangla-speaking communities.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (62)

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),  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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