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J5742Senate2017-2018 SessionResolution

Honor Nicaragua's Independence Day

Official title

“Commemorating the 197th Anniversary of the Independence of Nicaragua on September 15, 2018”

Sponsor José PeraltaSD-13
Status
Adopted
Impact
1/10
Minimal
Outcome
Adopted

What's happening

This resolution commemorates the 197th anniversary of Nicaragua's independence on September 15, 2018.

Why it matters

  1. Recognizes the historical significance of Nicaragua’s independence. and its journey from Spanish colonial rule to autonomous nationhood, providing context for the country’s modern identity.

  2. Acknowledges the contributions of Nicaraguan immigrants. to New York State, highlighting the importance of immigrant communities in the state’s cultural and social fabric.

  3. Strengthens diplomatic and cultural ties. between New York and people of Nicaraguan descent, reinforcing the value of diversity and international awareness within the state legislature.

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Honor Nicaragua's Independence Day

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Sponsors

Primary sponsor
José Peralta

Senator · Senate District 13

No co-sponsors yet.

History

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

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Senate Resolution No. 5742 BY: Senator PERALTA COMMEMORATING the 197th Anniversary of the Independence of Nicaragua on September 15, 2018 WHEREAS, Nicaragua takes its name from Nicarao, chief of the indigenous tribe that lived around present-day Lake… Show all

Senate Resolution No. 5742 BY: Senator PERALTA COMMEMORATING the 197th Anniversary of the Independence of Nicaragua on September 15, 2018 WHEREAS, Nicaragua takes its name from Nicarao, chief of the indigenous tribe that lived around present-day Lake Nicaragua during the late 1400s and early 1500s; and WHEREAS, In 1524, Hernandez de Cordoba founded the first Spanish permanent settlements in the region, including two of Nicaragua's principal towns: Granada on Lake Nicaragua, and Leon, located west of Lake Managua; and WHEREAS, Relations between the ruling "peninsulares" and the Nicaraguan "creoles" were not amicable, and although Nicaraguans did not engage in the revolts like neighboring countries until the early 1800s, political rivalry and opposition to poor representation and oppressive laws led to revolution; and WHEREAS, Nicaragua gained independence from Spain on September 15,

1821, briefly becoming a part of the Mexican Empire and then a member of a federation of independent Central American provinces; and WHEREAS, On April 30, 1838, Nicaragua's constituent assembly deemed it independent and autonomous from Central America; and WHEREAS, Many Nicaraguans have made New York their home, and this Legislative Body is justly proud to thank the Nicaraguan people for their contributions to this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to commemorate the 197th Anniversary of the Independence of Nicaragua on

September 15, 2018.

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