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J795Senate2017-2018 SessionResolution

Honor Greek Heritage in Brooklyn

Official title

“Commemorating Brooklyn's Greek-American Heritage Celebration to be held March 20, 2017”

Sponsor Kevin S. ParkerSD-21
Status
Adopted
Impact
1/10
Minimal
Outcome
Adopted

What's happening

This resolution commemorates Brooklyn's Greek-American Heritage Celebration held on March 20, 2017, recognizing Greek-American contributions.

Why it matters

  1. Highlights the integral role of Greek-Americans in New York’s history. underscoring their ongoing contributions to the state’s freedom, culture, and economy, which may encourage broader recognition of minority groups’ impacts.

  2. Affirms the value of cultural celebrations. by officially recognizing this event, the resolution promotes the preservation of ethnic heritage and encourages public participation in multicultural activities.

  3. Signals legislative support for diversity and inclusion. the resolution serves as an example of state-level encouragement for ethnic pride and unity, which can be meaningful for community identity and cohesion.

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Honor Greek Heritage in Brooklyn

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Sponsors

Primary sponsor
Kevin S. Parker

Senator · Senate District 21

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History

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

Full text

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Senate Resolution No. 795 BY: Senator PARKER COMMEMORATING Brooklyn's Greek-American Heritage Celebration to be held March 20, 2017 WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize and pay just tribute to the cultural heritage of the ethnic… Show all

Senate Resolution No. 795 BY: Senator PARKER COMMEMORATING Brooklyn's Greek-American Heritage Celebration to be held March 20, 2017 WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize and pay just tribute to the cultural heritage of the ethnic groups which comprise and contribute to the richness and diversity of the community of the State of New York; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commemorate Brooklyn's Greek-American Heritage Celebration to be held at Brooklyn Borough Hall, Brooklyn, New York, on Monday, March 20, 2017; and WHEREAS, New York State is home to a large population of Greek-Americans who have made significant contributions to the freedom, liberty, culture, and economic well-being to both the State of New York and the Nation as a whole; and WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is pleased to observe those cultural events of true purpose and worthy accomplishment that provide opportunities to celebrate their rich ethnic flavor and which strive to preserve their heritage; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when events of such noble aims and 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 commemorate Brooklyn's Greek-American Heritage Celebration to be held

March 20, 2017; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Brooklyn's Greek-American Heritage Celebration's Planning Committee.

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