Bill > K00814

This resolution honors the Langston Hughes Community Library and Cultural Center, located in Corona, Queens, New York, recognizing its significant role in education, cultural preservation, and community empowerment since its establishment in 1969. Founded during the Civil Rights era, the library was the first public institution in the United States named after an African American literary icon and has served as a crucial cultural hub for generations of residents. The resolution highlights the library's world-renowned Black Heritage Reference Center, which preserves and celebrates African American and African diaspora contributions, and acknowledges its multifaceted role beyond traditional library services, including hosting author talks, artist exhibitions, music performances, voter registration drives, and youth education initiatives. The New York State Legislature specifically recognizes the library's importance by supporting its infrastructure improvements in the FY2025 budget, and through this resolution, formally pauses to honor the institution's extraordinary service to Queens and its contributions to the literary, cultural, and civic fabric of New York State. The resolution concludes by directing that an official, engrossed copy be transmitted to the library's staff, leadership, and community partners.

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/K814