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J4442Senate2017-2018 SessionResolution

Declare Human Rights Day

Official title

“Memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim Monday, December 10, 2018, as Human Rights Day in the State of New York”

Sponsor Leroy ComrieSD-14
Status
Adopted
Impact
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Outcome
Adopted

What's happening

This resolution urges Governor Cuomo to proclaim December 10, 2018, as Human Rights Day in New York State.

Why it matters

  1. Highlights the ongoing importance of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. , connecting New York’s recognition to a key milestone in global human rights history and the shared values of dignity, equality, and justice.

  2. Emphasizes the educational role of Human Rights Day. , aiming to increase public awareness about human rights, so that more people understand their rights and how to defend them.

  3. Underscores New York’s commitment to diversity and inclusion. , signaling that the state sees human rights as transcending culture, ethnicity, social, and economic status—reflecting the values and diversity of its population.

  4. Positions New York as an active promoter of human rights. , not just a passive observer, potentially influencing both policy and public attitudes within the state and serving as a model for other states.

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Declare Human Rights Day

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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. 4442 BY: Senator COMRIE MEMORIALIZING Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim Monday, December 10, 2018, as Human Rights Day in the State of New York WHEREAS, It is the duty of a community to recognize those within its midst who have… Show all

Senate Resolution No. 4442 BY: Senator COMRIE MEMORIALIZING Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim Monday, December 10, 2018, as Human Rights Day in the State of New York WHEREAS, It is the duty of a community to recognize those within its midst who have contributed to the quality of life therein; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim Monday, December 10, 2018, as Human Rights Day in the State of New York; and WHEREAS, The Universal Declaration of Human Rights is a milestone document in the history of human rights that was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on December 10, 1948, and represented the first global expression of rights to which all human beings are entitled; and WHEREAS, The Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which arose directly from the experience of the Second World War, was drafted by representatives of different cultural backgrounds from all regions of the world and is a commitment to universal dignity and justice with its core values and inherent human dignity, non-discrimination, equality, fairness and universally applying to everyone, everywhere and always; and WHEREAS, Since its adoption, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights has been and continues to be a source of inspiration for National and International efforts to promote and protect human rights and fundamental freedoms and that an essential element in the protection of human rights is a widespread knowledge and understanding among people of what their rights are and how they can be defended; and WHEREAS, The Universal Declaration of Human Rights is worldwide, enduring and vibrant and concerns us all, and it is our duty to ensure that these rights are a living reality, that they are known, understood and enjoyed by everyone, everywhere; and WHEREAS, Human Rights transcend culture, ethnicity, social and economic status; this Legislative Body, representing the people of the State of New York, is proud to promote and protect our basic human dignity, as we embrace wisdom, compassion, courage and humility; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim Monday, December 10,

2018, as Human Rights Day in the State of New York; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to The Honorable Andrew M. Cuomo, Governor of the State of New York.

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