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J2801Senate2017-2018 SessionResolution

Honor Dalai Lama’s Birthday

Official title

“Congratulating his Holiness the Dalai Lama upon the occasion of the celebration of his 82nd Birthday on July 6, 2017”

Sponsor Leroy ComrieSD-14
Status
Adopted
Impact
1/10
Minimal
Outcome
Adopted

What's happening

This resolution congratulates the Dalai Lama on his 82nd birthday and recognizes his global contributions to peace and compassion.

Why it matters

  1. Highlights the Dalai Lama’s role as a global moral leader. , emphasizing his efforts to promote peace, nonviolence, and reconciliation—especially notable for his “Middle Way” approach to the Tibetan issue, which advocates for compromise rather than conflict.

  2. Underscores the importance of interfaith dialogue and secular ethical principles. , recognizing the Dalai Lama’s advocacy for respect, tolerance, and cooperation among people of diverse religious and ethnic backgrounds.

  3. Connects international achievements to local values. , noting his visits to New York and the State Senate, reinforcing the relevance of his teachings on honesty, truthfulness, and transparency to the state’s own civic culture.

  4. Affirms a broader commitment to recognizing humanitarian contributions. , sending a message that New York values and celebrates individuals who inspire compassion, kindness, and hope across the world.

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Honor Dalai Lama’s Birthday

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Sponsors

Primary sponsor
Leroy Comrie

Senator · Senate District 14

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History

  1. Adopted
  2. Reported to calendar for consideration
  3. Referred to finance

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Senate Resolution No. 2801 BY: Senator COMRIE CONGRATULATING his Holiness the Dalai Lama upon the occasion of the celebration of his 82nd Birthday on July 6, 2017 WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and honor extraordinary… Show all

Senate Resolution No. 2801 BY: Senator COMRIE CONGRATULATING his Holiness the Dalai Lama upon the occasion of the celebration of his 82nd Birthday on July 6, 2017 WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and honor extraordinary individuals who have dedicated their lives to inspiring others to work to strengthen the bonds of cooperation and understanding among people of all religions and ethnic backgrounds; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud and truly humbled to congratulate his Holiness the Dalai Lama upon the occasion of the celebration of his 82nd Birthday on Thursday, July 6,

2017, at a ceremony orchestrated by The James Jay Dudley Luce Foundation at the Marriott Essex House in New York City; and WHEREAS, Tenzin Gyatso, the 14th Dalai Lama is regarded as an exemplar of moral and religious values by people throughout the world; and… Show all

2017, at a ceremony orchestrated by The James Jay Dudley Luce Foundation at the Marriott Essex House in New York City; and WHEREAS, Tenzin Gyatso, the 14th Dalai Lama is regarded as an exemplar of moral and religious values by people throughout the world; and WHEREAS, In these times of religious strife, he has tirelessly sought to encourage respect and tolerance among the great religious traditions, and has actively promoted dialogue and outreach between religious leaders throughout the world; and WHEREAS, He has promoted the use, study and refinement of secular ethical principles as a basis for a better society in which people live together, and in harmony; and WHEREAS, He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1989 for the leadership he has shown around the world in advocating for peace and nonviolence, even in the most difficult of situations, and for his efforts at reconciliation for the Tibetan people using a "Middle Way" approach; and WHEREAS, He was awarded the Congressional Gold Medal in 2006, for his countless contributions to create a more humane and democratic world in which all citizens enjoy freedom; and WHEREAS, He has made pilgrimages to New York on many occasions and visited the New York State Senate on May 6th, 2009, to deliver a message concerning honesty, truthfulness and transparency; and WHEREAS, He has been a beacon of light for people throughout the world, and especially for the millions of Tibetans in whom he continues to inspire hope for a peaceful resolution to their struggle; and WHEREAS, He has inspired countless individuals to lead more compassionate lives, and to treat all world citizens with unconditional love and kindness regardless of race, religion, country of origin, or any other factor that serves to separate, rather than join, people; and WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body that when individuals of such singularly noble aims and remarkable accomplishments are brought to our attention, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to congratulate his Holiness the Dalai Lama upon the occasion of celebrating his 82nd Birthday on July 6, 2017; and be it further RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to his Holiness the Dalai Lama and The James Jay Dudley Luce Foundation.

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