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NY J01847

NY J01847
Commemorating the 66th Anniversary of Senegalese Independence on April 4, 2026


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Introduced
04/01/2026
In Committee
04/21/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
04/21/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/21/2026

Introduced Session

2025-2026 General Assembly

Bill Summary

Commemorating the 66th Anniversary of Senegalese Independence on April 4, 2026

AI Summary

This resolution, a formal expression from a legislative body, commemorates the 66th anniversary of Senegalese Independence on April 4, 2026. It acknowledges the historical context of Senegal's path to independence, including its colonial past under French rule, its brief union with French Sudan to form the Mali Federation, and the eventual establishment of the Republic of Senegal in 1960. The resolution highlights that April 4th is celebrated as Senegalese Independence Day, a time for national pride and cultural reflection, and recognizes the significant contributions of the Senegalese-American community to New York State. Finally, it resolves that the legislative body will pause its work to honor this anniversary and will send an official copy of the resolution to the Association of Senegalese in America.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (63)

Cordell Cleare (D)* Joe Addabbo (D),  Jake Ashby (R),  Jamaal Bailey (D),  April Baskin (D),  George Borrello (R),  Erik Bottcher (D),  Jabari Brisport (D),  Samra Brouk (D),  Siela Bynoe (D),  Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick (R),  Stephen Chan (R),  Leroy Comrie (D),  Jeremy Cooney (D),  Patricia Fahy (D),  Nathalia Ferna´ndez (D),  Patrick Gallivan (R),  Michael Gianaris (D),  Kristen Gonzalez (D),  Andrew Gounardes (D),  Joe Griffo (R),  Pete Harckham (D),  Pam Helming (R),  Michelle Hinchey (D),  Robert Jackson (D),  Brian Kavanagh (D),  Liz Krueger (D),  Andrew Lanza (R),  John Liu (D),  Monica Martinez (D),  Jack Martins (R),  Mario Mattera (R),  Rachel May (D),  Shelley Mayer (D),  Dean Murray (R),  Zellnor Myrie (D),  Tom O'Mara (R),  Peter Oberacker (R),  Rob Ortt (R),  Tony Palumbo (R),  Kevin Parker (D),  Roxanne Persaud (D),  Jessica Ramos (D),  Steve Rhoads (R),  Gustavo Rivera (D),  Rob Rolison (R),  Christopher Ryan (D),  Julia Salazar (D),  James Sanders (D),  Jessica Scarcella-Spanton (D),  Luis Sepúlveda (D),  Jose Serrano (D),  James Skoufis (D),  Toby Stavisky (D),  Dan Stec (R),  Andrea Stewart-Cousins (D),  Sam Sutton (D),  Jim Tedisco (R),  Mark Walczyk (R),  Lea Webb (D),  Bill Weber (R),  Alexis Weik (R),  Jeremy Zellner (D), 

Last Action

ADOPTED (on 04/21/2026)

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