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NY J00812

NY J00812
Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim March 26, 2025, as Bangladesh Independence Day in the State of New York

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Introduced
04/15/2025
In Committee
04/15/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
04/28/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/28/2025

Introduced Session

2025-2026 General Assembly

Bill Summary

Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim March 26, 2025, as Bangladesh Independence Day in the State of New York

AI Summary

This resolution seeks to memorialize Governor Kathy Hochul to officially proclaim March 26, 2025, as Bangladesh Independence Day in New York State, recognizing the significant contributions of Bangladeshi Americans to the state's cultural diversity and social fabric. The resolution highlights Bangladesh's independence, which was proclaimed on March 26, 1971, by Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, who is considered the Father of the Nation, and celebrates the brave Freedom Fighters who fought for the country's liberation. The document emphasizes the strong ties between the United States and Bangladesh, noting that approximately 200,000 Bangladeshi Americans reside in the country, with over 60,000 living in New York City, where they have made substantial contributions across various professional fields. The resolution also acknowledges the rapid growth of the Bangladeshi community in New York, where Bengali has become one of the most commonly spoken languages, and aims to foster ethnic pride and recognize the cultural diversity that enriches the state. Copies of the resolution will be transmitted to Governor Hochul, the Consul General of Bangladesh, and various Bangladeshi organizations in New York.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (62)

Nathalia Ferna´ndez (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),  Jeremy Cooney (D),  Patricia Fahy (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 04/28/2025)

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