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This resolution memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim October 2025 as Polish American Heritage Month in New York State, recognizing the significant historical and cultural contributions of Polish Americans. The document highlights that Polish Americans have been part of the United States since 1608, with approximately nine million Polish Americans currently living in the country, and notes that New York City hosts the largest Polish population in the United States. The resolution celebrates Polish American achievements across various fields, including military service (such as Revolutionary War heroes General Casimir Pulaski and Tadeusz Kosciuszko), politics (like Zbigniew Brzezinski and Edmund Muskie), medicine, music (Ray Manzarek and John Rzeznik), and sports (Carl Yastrzemski and Mike Krzyzewski). The resolution aims to honor the aspirations, values, and countless contributions of Polish Americans to society, and officially requests that a copy of the resolution be transmitted to Governor Hochul, symbolizing the legislative body's recognition and appreciation of Polish American heritage.

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/K603