Bill > K00313

This resolution calls on Governor Kathy Hochul to officially proclaim October 6, 2025, as Danish American Heritage Day in New York State, recognizing the significant contributions and cultural heritage of Danish Americans. The resolution highlights that New York is home to over 27,000 people of Danish ancestry and hosts important Danish American institutions like the Danish American Chamber of Commerce and the Danish Seamen's Church in Brooklyn. It emphasizes the strong historical and ongoing relationship between the United States and Denmark, noting that the first Danes in New York arrived in 1609 aboard Henry Hudson's ship, the Halve Maen. The resolution also celebrates notable Danish-New Yorkers like Jacob Riis, a social reformer who exposed tenement housing conditions, and argues that commemorating Danish American Heritage Day will help preserve and enhance Danish culture while contributing to the state's diverse cultural landscape. The legislative body resolves to transmit a copy of this resolution to Governor Hochul, requesting her official proclamation of the heritage day.

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/K313