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This resolution commemorates the 10th Anniversary of the Annual E.R.I.C. Initiative Remembrance Gala, which will be held on September 13, 2025, honoring the memory of Eric Garner, who died during a controversial police encounter. The E.R.I.C. (which appears to be an acronym specific to the foundation) Initiative Foundation has worked for a decade to promote dialogue about police accountability, community empowerment, and systemic reform. The resolution recognizes Gwen Carr, Eric Garner's mother, for her ongoing advocacy and efforts to elevate conversations about racial equity and law enforcement accountability. By pausing to commemorate this event, the legislative body aims to highlight the importance of unity, remembrance, and the ongoing pursuit of justice, dignity, and mutual respect. The resolution formally acknowledges the foundation's work and extends respect to Gwen Carr and others who continue to advocate for meaningful social change, ultimately transmitting an official, engrossed copy of the resolution to the E.R.I.C. Initiative Foundation.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/J1189