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NY J00823

NY J00823
Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 28, 2025, as Taiwan Heritage Day in the State of New York

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Introduced
04/16/2025
In Committee
05/06/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
05/06/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/06/2025

Introduced Session

2025-2026 General Assembly

Bill Summary

Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 28, 2025, as Taiwan Heritage Day in the State of New York

AI Summary

This resolution memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 28, 2025, as Taiwan Heritage Day in New York State, highlighting the significant bilateral relationship between the United States and Taiwan. The resolution emphasizes the shared values of freedom and democracy, noting the importance of the Taiwan Relations Act of 1979 and the strategic significance of Taiwan in maintaining peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. It celebrates Taiwan's economic contributions, including being the 7th largest trading partner of the United States, with $158.60 billion in bilateral trade, and acknowledges New York's strong connections with Taiwan, including having the second-largest Taiwanese American population in the country. The resolution also recognizes Taiwan's contributions in various fields, such as semiconductor manufacturing, disaster relief, and international education, and highlights recent collaborative efforts like the establishment of a Global NY international office in Taipei and potential driver's license reciprocity. By proclaiming Taiwan Heritage Day, the resolution aims to honor the robust relationship between New York and Taiwan and recognize the cultural, economic, and diplomatic ties between the two regions.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (63)

Luis Sepúlveda (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),  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),  Jose Serrano (D),  James Skoufis (D),  Toby Stavisky (D),  Dan Stec (R),  Andrea Stewart-Cousins (D),  Sam Sutton (D),  Jim Tedisco (R),  Mark Walczyk (R),  Lea Webb (D),  Bill Weber (R),  Alexis Weik (R), 

Last Action

ADOPTED (on 05/06/2025)

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