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NY J00257
NY J00257Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 2025, as Muslim History Month in the State of New York
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Introduced
01/22/2025
01/22/2025
In Committee
01/28/2025
01/28/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
01/28/2025
01/28/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
01/28/2025
01/28/2025
Introduced Session
2025-2026 General Assembly
Bill Summary
Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 2025, as Muslim History Month in the State of New York
AI Summary
This resolution memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 2025 as Muslim History Month in New York State, acknowledging the rich cultural contributions and historical significance of Muslims. The resolution highlights that International Muslim History Month, founded by Nazma Khan in 2021, aims to combat Islamophobia and promote understanding between Muslims and non-Muslims. It celebrates numerous Muslim historical achievements, including groundbreaking contributions to science, medicine, education, and technology, such as advances in optics, algebra, medical encyclopedias, university education, and early human flight. The resolution emphasizes the importance of recognizing the Muslim community's diverse contributions to society, notes the presence of Muslim legislators in New York's state government, and seeks to foster appreciation for Muslim heritage among future generations. Ultimately, the resolution requests that a copy of the document be transmitted to Governor Hochul and symbolically pauses legislative deliberations to honor this commemoration.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (62)
Robert Jackson (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),
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),
Andrea Stewart-Cousins (D),
Jim Tedisco (R),
Mark Walczyk (R),
Lea Webb (D),
Bill Weber (R),
Alexis Weik (R),
Last Action
ADOPTED (on 01/28/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/J257 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=J00257&term=2025&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#J00257 |
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