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NY J00569

NY J00569
Recognizing the contributions of the Sikh community and commemorating the Sikh massacre of 1984

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Introduced
03/21/2025
In Committee
03/21/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
03/24/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/24/2025

Introduced Session

2025-2026 General Assembly

Bill Summary

Recognizing the contributions of the Sikh community and commemorating the Sikh massacre of 1984

AI Summary

This resolution recognizes and honors the Sikh community, highlighting their significant historical and cultural contributions in the United States and New York State. The resolution provides context about Sikhism, a faith originating in the Punjab region of South Asia in the 15th century, which emphasizes equality, justice, and selfless service, and is practiced by over 25 million people worldwide and approximately 500,000 individuals in the United States. The document specifically acknowledges the Sikh community's historical challenges, particularly the 1984 massacre in which thousands of Sikh men, women, and children were systematically attacked and killed across multiple regions of India, an event some human rights organizations and historians characterize as genocide. The resolution praises the Sikh community's resilience, their contributions to various sectors including business, medicine, public service, and law enforcement, and their commitment to community service exemplified through initiatives like community kitchens that provide free meals to all people. Ultimately, the resolution seeks to honor the Sikh community's strength, recognize their vital role in New York State's cultural and economic life, and commemorate the historical injustices they have faced, particularly the 1984 massacre.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (62)

Jessica Ramos (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),  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),  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 03/24/2025)

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