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This resolution seeks to memorialize Governor Kathy Hochul to officially proclaim September 1, 2025, as Uzbekistan Independence Day in New York State, recognizing the significant contributions of the Uzbek community. The resolution highlights Uzbekistan's independence from the Soviet Union in 1991 and acknowledges the approximately 60,000 Uzbek Americans in the United States, with about half residing in New York and surrounding areas. It celebrates the diverse Uzbek community in New York City, including Bukharan Jews, political refugees, and recent immigrants, and recognizes their cultural contributions through various institutions and businesses. The resolution emphasizes the Uzbek community's cultural strengths, including their work ethic, hospitality, and dedication to family, and notes recent milestones such as the first Navruz celebration at Gracie Mansion and the raising of the Uzbek flag in Bowling Green. The document requests that copies of the resolution be transmitted to Governor Hochul, the Consul General of Uzbekistan, and various Uzbek organizations in New York State, ultimately aiming to honor and recognize the Uzbek community's importance to the state's cultural diversity.

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/K324