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This resolution commemorates the Annual Children's Festival Youth Pan Fest, an event hosted by the Carlos Lezama Archives and Caribbean Cultural Center (CLACC-C) on August 23, 2025, that celebrates Caribbean cultural heritage through steelpan music and youth engagement. The resolution honors the organization's founder, Carlos Lezama, a pioneering cultural advocate, and recognizes the event as a platform for young musicians to showcase their talents, learn about their cultural roots, and build confidence. The festival is described as more than just a musical event, offering various activities and educational opportunities that help youth and families connect with their Caribbean-American identity. By pausing to commemorate this event, the legislative body aims to highlight the importance of preserving cultural traditions, promoting artistic excellence, and empowering young people through music and community engagement. The resolution concludes by formally acknowledging the Carlos Lezama Archives and Caribbean Cultural Center's contributions and symbolically transmitting an engrossed copy of the resolution to the organization.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/J1061