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NY J00904

NY J00904
Recognizing the atrocities of the Thomas Indian School and the impact it had on Indigenous communities

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Introduced
04/29/2025
In Committee
05/06/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
05/12/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/12/2025

Introduced Session

2025-2026 General Assembly

Bill Summary

Recognizing the atrocities of the Thomas Indian School and the impact it had on Indigenous communities

AI Summary

This resolution recognizes the historical atrocities committed at the Thomas Indian School, an institution that was part of a broader federal effort to forcibly assimilate Native American children by removing them from their families and cultural practices during the 19th and 20th centuries. The resolution acknowledges the systemic oppression and cultural genocide experienced by Indigenous communities, particularly the Onondowa'ga' (Seneca people) and Haudenosaunee (Six Nations), highlighting the traumatic legacy of Indian Boarding Schools that were founded on the racist ideology of "Kill the Indian, save the Man." The document emphasizes the profound intergenerational trauma caused by these institutions, which resulted in lasting psychological, emotional, and health impacts on Indigenous families. By pausing to solemnly recognize these historical injustices, the resolution aims to promote education, awareness, and accountability, while reaffirming a commitment to truth, reconciliation, and healing. The resolution calls for supporting community-led healing efforts and transmitting copies of the document to Indigenous leadership and government officials to ensure recognition of these grave historical injustices and a dedication to justice and remembrance.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (62)

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),  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 05/12/2025)

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