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J1046Senate2019-2020 SessionResolution

Honor Capital Region Muslims

Official title

“commending the Muslim community of the Capital Region upon the occasion of the Third Annual Ramadan Welcome Celebration”

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

What's happening

This resolution commends the Muslim community of the Capital Region for holding the Third Annual Ramadan Welcome Celebration.

Why it matters

  1. Acknowledges and honors the cultural and religious significance of Ramadan. , helping to foster greater understanding and inclusivity for the Muslim community in the Capital Region and beyond.

  2. Recognizes the contributions of Muslims as valuable citizens. , reinforcing the message that religious and cultural diversity are essential parts of civic identity and community life in New York State.

  3. Promotes community engagement and interfaith dialogue. by encouraging public officials and fellow citizens to participate in the celebration, strengthening social bonds and mutual respect.

  4. Provides formal state recognition of a minority religious observance. , which can help counteract discrimination and signal governmental support for the rights and dignity of all faith groups.

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Who cares

  • Capital Region Muslim community

    The resolution would formally commend the community on its Third Annual Ramadan Welcome Celebration.

  • Ramadan Welcome Celebration organizers

    The resolution would recognize the April 30, 2019, event at the Legislative Office Building in Albany.

  • New York state senators

    The resolution would express the Senate’s recognition of the community and direct that an engrossed copy be sent to it.

Headline styles

Honor Capital Region Muslims

Plain English, a few words. Used as the page title.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor
Kevin S. Parker

Senator · Senate District 21

Chair, Energy And Telecommunications

1 Co-sponsor

History

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

Full text

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Senate Resolution No. 1046 BY: Senator PARKER COMMENDING the Muslim community of the Capital Region upon the occasion of the Third Annual Ramadan Welcome Celebration to be held on April 30, 2019 WHEREAS, There are an estimated seven million Muslims in… Show all

Senate Resolution No. 1046 BY: Senator PARKER COMMENDING the Muslim community of the Capital Region upon the occasion of the Third Annual Ramadan Welcome Celebration to be held on April 30, 2019 WHEREAS, There are an estimated seven million Muslims in America, along with Islamic places of worship, in all 50 states; and WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend the Muslim community of the Capital Region upon the occasion of the Third Annual Ramadan Welcome Celebration to be held at the Well of the Legislative Office Building (LOB), Albany, New York, on Tuesday, April 30, 2019; and WHEREAS, The holy month of Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, and a great moment of sacrifice and contemplation for Muslims worldwide; and WHEREAS, This year, Ramadan will begin on Sunday, May 5th and will end on Tuesday, June 4th with the celebration of Eid al-Fitr, which marks the completion of the holy month; and WHEREAS, During the holy month of Ramadan, Muslims spend most of their time from sunset to sundown in reflection and prayer while strengthening the bonds of family, friendship and community; and WHEREAS, Muslims in the Capital Region of New York, the United States and around the world will observe Ramadan by fasting to deepen spiritual devotion, emphasizing self-discipline, worship, and charity, and reading the Holy Quran to improve patience, humility and spirituality; and WHEREAS, Muslims around the world enter this holy month of Ramadan, the Muslim community of the Capital Region along with all Muslim in the State of New York as valuable citizens of this great Country, will take this opportunity to share the most essential part of their faith with fellow citizens, members of the community and public officials to say we wish peace and love to all of you. "Ramadan Mubarak"; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to commend the Muslim community of the Capital Region upon the occasion of the Third Annual Ramadan Welcome Celebration on April 30, 2019; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to the Muslim community of the Capital Region.

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