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NY J00622Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 2025, as Sikh Awareness Month in the State of New York
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Introduced
04/02/2025
04/02/2025
In Committee
04/08/2025
04/08/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
04/08/2025
04/08/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/08/2025
04/08/2025
Introduced Session
2025-2026 General Assembly
Bill Summary
Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 2025, as Sikh Awareness Month in the State of New York
AI Summary
This resolution memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 2025 as Sikh Awareness Month in New York State, recognizing the significant contributions and rich cultural heritage of Sikh Americans. The resolution highlights that Sikhism is the fifth largest religion globally, with over 30 million Sikhs worldwide and an estimated significant number in the United States, and notes the community's long history in the country, including early 20th-century contributions in agriculture, labor, and various industries. It emphasizes the importance of Vaisakhi (a key Sikh holiday on April 14, 2025) and the 556th birthday of Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism, while also celebrating Sikh Americans' diverse professional achievements in fields such as technology, medicine, business, and military service. The resolution underscores New York's commitment to religious diversity, mutual understanding, and educating citizens about different cultures, ultimately seeking to promote recognition, appreciation, and respect for the Sikh community's experiences and contributions to American society.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (63)
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),
Andrea Stewart-Cousins (D),
Jim Tedisco (R),
Mark Walczyk (R),
Lea Webb (D),
Bill Weber (R),
Alexis Weik (R),
Last Action
ADOPTED (on 04/08/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/J622 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=J00622&term=2025&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#J00622 |
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