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NY K00028

NY K00028
Commemorating the observance of the 40th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in the State of New York, on January 20, 2025


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Introduced
01/21/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
01/21/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
01/21/2025

Introduced Session

2025-2026 General Assembly

Bill Summary

Commemorating the observance of the 40th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in the State of New York, on January 20, 2025

AI Summary

This resolution commemorates the 40th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in New York State on January 20, 2025, and pays tribute to Dr. King's extraordinary life and contributions to civil rights and social justice. The resolution highlights Dr. King's background as the grandson of a slave who became a pivotal civil rights leader, noting his academic achievements, religious leadership, and commitment to non-violent social change. It emphasizes his role in dismantling legal apartheid in the United States, his powerful advocacy for racial equality, and his philosophy that love can transform hate and mutual respect can overcome prejudice. The resolution acknowledges Dr. King's significant accomplishments, including winning the Nobel Peace Prize, and recognizes his assassination in 1968, while stressing that his legacy continues to inspire movements for racial justice. By commemorating Dr. King's life, the resolution reaffirms a commitment to human dignity and the ongoing struggle for equality, marking the 96th anniversary of his birth and the 40th annual holiday honoring his memory in New York State.

Sponsors (150)

George Alvarez (D)* Khaleel Anderson (D)* Joe Angelino (R)* Andrea Bailey (R)* Didi Barrett (D)* Anil Beephan Jr. (R)* Scott Bendett (R)* Michael Benedetto (D)* Sam Berger (D)* Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn (D)* Ken Blankenbush (R)* Jake Blumencranz (R)* Paul Bologna (R)* Alex Bores (D)* Karl Brabenec (R)* Ed Braunstein (D)* Harry Bronson (D)* Alec Brook-Krasny (R)* Ari Brown (R)* Keith Brown (R)* Chris Burdick (D)* Pat Burke (D)* Noah Burroughs (D)* Marianne Buttenschon (D)* Patrick Carroll (D)* Robert Carroll (D)* Monique Chandler-Waterman (D)* Lester Chang (R)* Patrick Chludzinski (R)* Sarah Clark (D)* William Colton (D)* William Conrad (D)* Vivian Cook (D)* Catalina Cruz (D)* Brian Cunningham (D)* Landon Dais (D)* Maritza Davila (D)* Manny De Los Santos (D)* Joe DeStefano (R)* Erik Dilan (D)* Jeffrey Dinowitz (D)* Dave DiPietro (R)* Michael Durso (R)* Chris Eachus (D)* Simcha Eichenstein (D)* Harvey Epstein (D)* Charles Fall (D)* Mike Fitzpatrick (R)* Chris Friend (R)* Emily Gallagher (D)* Jeff Gallahan (R)* Jarett Gandolfo (R)* Eddie Gibbs (D)* Jodi Giglio (R)* Deborah Glick (D)* Jessica González-Rojas (D)* Scott Gray (R)* Judy Griffin (D)* Steve Hawley (R)* Carl Heastie (D)* Andrew Hevesi (D)* Larinda Hooks (D)* Pamela Hunter (D)* Alicia Hyndman (D)* Chantel Jackson (D)* Jonathan Jacobson (D)* Josh Jensen (R)* Billy Jones (D)* Rebecca Kassay (D)* Paula Kay (D)* Anna Kelles (D)* Ron Kim (D)* Micah Lasher (D)* Charles Lavine (D)* Grace Lee (D)* John Lemondes (R)* Dana Levenberg (D)* Nikki Lucas (D)* Jen Lunsford (D)* Donna Lupardo (D)* Bill Magnarelli (D)* Brian Maher (R)* Zohran Mamdani (D)* Brian Manktelow (R)* John McDonald (D)* Dave McDonough (R)* Karen McMahon (D)* Demond Meeks (D)* John Mikulin (R)* Brian Miller (R)* Marcela Mitaynes (D)* Andrew Molitor (R)* Angelo Morinello (R)* Daniel Norber (R)* Misha Novakhov (R)* Kwani O'Pharrow (D)* Steve Otis (D)* Phil Palmesano (R)* Amy Paulin (D)* Stacey Pheffer Amato (D)* Sam Pirozzolo (R)* Steven Raga (D)* Jenifer Rajkumar (D)* Phil Ramos (D)* Mike Reilly (R)* Karines Reyes (D)* Jonathan Rivera (D)* Gabriella Romero (D)* Linda Rosenthal (D)* Nily Rozic (D)* Angelo Santabarbara (D)* Nader Sayegh (D)* Thomas Schiavoni (D)* Rebecca Seawright (D)* Joseph Sempolinski (R)* Amanda Septimo (D)* Maryjane Shimsky (D)* Sarahana Shrestha (D)* Jo Anne Simon (D)* Tony Simone (D)* Matt Simpson (R)* Matt Slater (R)* Doug Smith (R)* Robert Smullen (R)* Michaelle Solages (D)* Phara Souffrant Forrest (D)* Phil Steck (D)* Steve Stern (D)* Al Stirpe (D)* Chris Tague (R)* Mike Tannousis (R)* Yudelka Tapia (D)* Al Taylor (D)* Emerita Torres (D)* Claire Valdez (D)* Clyde Vanel (D)* Latrice Walker (D)* David Weprin (D)* Aron Wieder (D)* Jaime Williams (D)* Carrie Woerner (D)* Jordan Wright (D)* Kalman Yeger (D)* John Zaccaro (D)* Stefani Zinerman (D)* Will Barclay (R),  Crystal Peoples-Stokes (D),  Gary Pretlow (D),  Ed Ra (R),  Mary Beth Walsh (R), 

Last Action

adopted (on 01/21/2025)

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