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This resolution memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim August 2025 as Swiss-American Heritage Month in New York, recognizing the significant historical and cultural contributions of Swiss immigrants and their descendants. The resolution provides historical context about Swiss immigration to the United States, noting that between 1820 and 1890, approximately 250,000 Swiss immigrants arrived, settling primarily in the Midwest and along the Pacific Coast, with an estimated one million Swiss-Americans currently living in the country. It highlights notable Swiss-American figures like Abraham Gallatin, a prominent politician and diplomat, and Jean Louis Rodolphe Agassiz, a renowned naturalist and geologist, while also acknowledging the cultural traditions brought by Swiss immigrants, such as the establishment of Swiss Vereins (clubs) that preserved homeland customs. The resolution emphasizes the importance of celebrating Swiss-American heritage, recognizing the diverse contributions of Swiss-Americans to various fields including politics, science, education, and arts, and aims to honor their shared aspirations and values through this commemorative month.

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/K747