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NY J00250
NY J00250Commemorating 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
01/21/2025
In Committee
01/21/2025
01/21/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
01/21/2025
01/21/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
01/21/2025
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, honoring Dr. King's profound contributions to civil rights and social justice. The resolution highlights Dr. King's remarkable life journey, from being born to a slave's grandson in segregated Atlanta to becoming a pivotal civil rights leader who fought against legal apartheid through non-violent resistance. It emphasizes his significant achievements, including his education, leadership at Ebenezer Baptist Church, Nobel Peace Prize, and his transformative approach to combating racial injustice by promoting love, acceptance, and mutual respect. The resolution acknowledges Dr. King's assassination in 1968 while underscoring how his legacy continues to inspire movements for racial equality, reminding future generations that "an injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere." By passing this resolution, the Legislative Body seeks to pause and pay tribute to Dr. King's heroic efforts, commemorating his 96th birth anniversary and reaffirming a commitment to preserving human dignity. The resolution will be transmitted to the Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic and Asian Legislative Caucus as a formal recognition of Dr. King's enduring impact.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (63)
Andrea Stewart-Cousins (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),
Luis Sepúlveda (D),
Jose Serrano (D),
James Skoufis (D),
Toby Stavisky (D),
Dan Stec (R),
Jim Tedisco (R),
Mark Walczyk (R),
Lea Webb (D),
Bill Weber (R),
Alexis Weik (R),
Last Action
ADOPTED (on 01/21/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/J250 | 01/21/2025 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=J00250&term=2025&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#J00250 | 01/21/2025 |
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