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NY J00298

NY J00298
Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 13, 2025, as Borinqueneers Day in the State of New York

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Introduced
01/30/2025
In Committee
02/04/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
02/04/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
02/04/2025

Introduced Session

2025-2026 General Assembly

Bill Summary

Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 13, 2025, as Borinqueneers Day in the State of New York

AI Summary

This resolution memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 13, 2025, as Borinqueneers Day in New York State, honoring the 65th U.S. Army Infantry Regiment, a unit of predominantly Puerto Rican soldiers known as the Borinqueneers. The resolution highlights the regiment's significant military contributions, particularly during the Korean War, where they were recognized for their valor with numerous awards including 2,771 Purple Heart Medals, 606 Bronze Stars, and 256 Silver Stars. Originally formed in the aftermath of the Spanish-American War in 1898 and officially becoming part of the U.S. Army in 1908, the Borinqueneers initially faced racial prejudice that prevented them from combat in World War II, but they were deployed as front-line troops during the Korean War. The resolution emphasizes their notable achievements, including participating in the last U.S. Army battalion-sized bayonet charge in history during Operations Thunderbolt and Exploitation. Aligned with the national recognition established by Congress in 2021, this resolution seeks to celebrate the regiment's heroism and highlight their representation of Hispanic soldiers and veterans.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (62)

Nathalia Ferna´ndez (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),  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),  Andrea Stewart-Cousins (D),  Jim Tedisco (R),  Mark Walczyk (R),  Lea Webb (D),  Bill Weber (R),  Alexis Weik (R), 

Last Action

ADOPTED (on 02/04/2025)

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