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NY J00554

NY J00554
Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim June 2025, as Black Music Month in the State of New York

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Introduced
03/21/2025
In Committee
03/25/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
03/25/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/25/2025

Introduced Session

2025-2026 General Assembly

Bill Summary

Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim June 2025, as Black Music Month in the State of New York

AI Summary

This resolution seeks to have Governor Kathy Hochul officially proclaim June 2025 as Black Music Month in New York State, recognizing the profound cultural significance and historical contributions of African American musicians. The resolution highlights the rich musical heritage of African Americans, tracing the evolution of musical genres from spirituals during slavery to contemporary styles like hip-hop, and emphasizing how Black musicians have used music to express experiences, overcome challenges, and bridge social divides. It specifically notes important musical contributions from different New York City boroughs, such as hip-hop's origins in the Bronx and the musical pioneers from Queens, and references key historical moments like the Harlem Renaissance and landmark achievements by Black artists like Ella Fitzgerald. The resolution aims to honor both historical musical pioneers and contemporary artists, celebrating their creativity, resilience, and ongoing impact on American culture, and formally requests that the Governor issue an official proclamation recognizing Black Music Month in 2025.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (63)

Jamaal Bailey (D)*,  Joe Addabbo (D),  Jake Ashby (R),  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),  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),  Sam Sutton (D),  Jim Tedisco (R),  Mark Walczyk (R),  Lea Webb (D),  Bill Weber (R),  Alexis Weik (R), 

Last Action

ADOPTED (on 03/25/2025)

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