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NY J00312Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim February 2025, as Black History Month in the State of New York
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Introduced
02/05/2025
02/05/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
02/05/2025
02/05/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
02/05/2025
02/05/2025
Introduced Session
2025-2026 General Assembly
Bill Summary
Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim February 2025, as Black History Month in the State of New York
AI Summary
This resolution memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim February 2025 as Black History Month in New York State, highlighting the significant contributions and achievements of African Americans throughout U.S. history. The resolution provides a comprehensive overview of Black historical milestones, including the abolition of slavery, key civil rights advancements, and groundbreaking achievements in various fields such as politics, science, arts, sports, and leadership. It traces the origins of Black History Month back to Dr. Carter G. Woodson's establishment of Negro History Week in 1926 and its expansion to a month-long national observance in 1976, emphasizing that Black history is an integral part of American history. The resolution celebrates numerous trailblazers who have broken barriers, from John S. Rock (the first African American Supreme Court bar member) to recent accomplishments like Kamala Harris becoming the first Black and Asian American Vice President and Ketanji Brown Jackson becoming the first Black woman on the Supreme Court. By detailing these achievements, the resolution seeks to honor the African American community's resilience, cultural heritage, and ongoing contributions to the nation's progress, and formally requests that the Governor officially recognize February 2025 as Black History Month in New York.
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 02/05/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/J312 | 02/05/2025 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=J00312&term=2025&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#J00312 | 02/05/2025 |
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