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NY K00096
NY K00096Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim February 2025, as Black History Month in the State of New York
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Introduced
02/07/2025
02/07/2025
In Committee
02/07/2025
02/07/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
02/10/2025
02/10/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
02/10/2025
02/10/2025
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 officially proclaim February 2025 as Black History Month in New York State, highlighting the profound contributions and achievements of African Americans throughout U.S. history. The resolution provides extensive historical context, tracing the origins of Black History Month back to its establishment in 1926 by Dr. Carter G. Woodson and its expansion to a month-long national observance in 1976, emphasizing that Black history is an integral part of American history. It chronicles numerous significant milestones and achievements by African Americans across various fields, including law, politics, science, sports, arts, and civil rights, such as the first African American Supreme Court Justice, the first Black President, and recent trailblazers like Kamala Harris and Ketanji Brown Jackson. The resolution celebrates the resilience, cultural heritage, and ongoing contributions of African Americans, acknowledging their critical role in shaping the nation's progress and social fabric. By requesting the Governor's official proclamation, the resolution aims to recognize and honor the African American community's enduring impact on New York State and the United States, while encouraging continued learning and appreciation of their historical experiences and achievements.
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 02/10/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/K96 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=K00096&term=2025&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#K00096 |
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