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This resolution honors Soh Young Lee-Segredo, a multicultural educator, artist, and activist, in recognition of her receiving special recognition at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Visionary Awards Gala on March 9, 2025, during Women's History Month. Born in South Korea and having lived in multiple countries, Lee-Segredo has dedicated her life to bridging cultures, advocating for diversity, and using arts as a vehicle for social change. The resolution highlights her numerous accomplishments, including leadership roles in various cultural organizations, her work as a musician and performer, her contributions to education as a bilingual teacher, and her extensive community service. She has received multiple awards, including the Nassau County MLK Award, the NYSABE Bilingual Teacher of the Year Award, and has been recognized for her work in promoting cultural understanding through music, storytelling, and education. The resolution commends her for her extraordinary contributions to arts, education, and multicultural advocacy, and formally acknowledges her achievements by pausing in legislative deliberations to honor her. A copy of the resolution will be transmitted to Lee-Segredo as a formal recognition of her significant work.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/J419