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NY J01026

NY J01026
Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim July 20, 2025, as Colombian Heritage Day in the State of New York, on the 215th Anniversary of Colombian Independence

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Introduced
05/15/2025
In Committee
05/20/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
05/20/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/20/2025

Introduced Session

2025-2026 General Assembly

Bill Summary

Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim July 20, 2025, as Colombian Heritage Day in the State of New York, on the 215th Anniversary of Colombian Independence

AI Summary

This resolution memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim July 20, 2025, as Colombian Heritage Day in New York State, commemorating the 215th anniversary of Colombian independence. The resolution provides historical context about New Granada (colonial Colombia) under Spanish rule, highlighting key events from July 20, 1810, when patriots in Bogota challenged Spanish colonial authority by requesting local representation and equality. The document recounts how Camilo Torres Tenorio criticized the Spanish monarchy's exclusionary policies and how local tensions culminated in a pivotal moment that eventually led to independence. The resolution also recognizes the significant contributions of Colombian individuals to the state and nation, such as photographer Miguel Gomez, mathematician Guillermo Owens, and fashion icon Nina Garcia. By requesting the governor to officially recognize Colombian Heritage Day, the resolution aims to honor the historical struggle for independence and celebrate the cultural achievements of Colombians in New York. Additionally, the resolution directs that copies be transmitted to Governor Hochul and the Consulate General of Colombia in New York.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (63)

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),  Sam Sutton (D),  Jim Tedisco (R),  Mark Walczyk (R),  Lea Webb (D),  Bill Weber (R),  Alexis Weik (R), 

Last Action

ADOPTED (on 05/20/2025)

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