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J2579Senate2019-2020 SessionResolution

Honor Immigration Coalition’s Service

Official title

“Commending the New York Immigration Coalition upon the occasion of its continued service to the New York immigrant community”

Sponsor Michael GianarisSD-12+9 co-sponsors
Status
Adopted
Impact
1/10
Minimal
Outcome
Adopted

What's happening

This resolution commemorates the 33rd anniversary of the New York Immigration Coalition and recognizes its advocacy for immigrants.

Why it matters

  1. Highlights the NYIC’s broad impact on immigrant communities. , noting its advocacy for nearly 200 diverse groups and its efforts to unite multi-racial and multi-ethnic organizations for social and political change.

  2. Underscores the importance of civic engagement and leadership development. , as the NYIC has created fellowship and training programs to empower immigrants to become leaders and active participants in public life.

  3. Recognizes the NYIC’s role as a key community educator and service provider. , by producing resources on health care, housing, and outreach to help immigrants access critical services and overcome stigma.

  4. Affirms the value of inclusive policy solutions. , positioning the NYIC’s work as beneficial not just to immigrants, but to the broader goal of shared prosperity and dignity for all New Yorkers.

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Honor Immigration Coalition’s Service

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

Sponsors

Primary sponsor
Michael Gianaris

Senator · Senate District 12

History

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

Full text

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Senate Resolution No. 2579 BY: Senator GIANARIS COMMEMORATING the 33rd Anniversary of the New York Immigration Coaltion WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize that the quality and character of life in the communities across New York… Show all

Senate Resolution No. 2579 BY: Senator GIANARIS COMMEMORATING the 33rd Anniversary of the New York Immigration Coaltion WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize that the quality and character of life in the communities across New York State are reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of those organizations and individuals who would devote themselves to the welfare of the community and its citizenry; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commemorate the 33rd Anniversary of the New York Immigration Coalition; and WHEREAS, The New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC) was founded in

1987 to address the needs of an increasing immigrant population in New York City; and WHEREAS, The New York Immigration Coalition advocates for nearly 200 groups across New York City, uniting its multi-racial, multi-ethnic and multi-sector members and… Show all

1987 to address the needs of an increasing immigrant population in New York City; and WHEREAS, The New York Immigration Coalition advocates for nearly 200 groups across New York City, uniting its multi-racial, multi-ethnic and multi-sector members and supporting positive social and political change; and WHEREAS, The New York Immigration Coalition works to increase civic participation in the immigrant community; and WHEREAS, In order to create leadership opportunities for immigrants across New York City, the New York Immigration Coalition has built and supported the Immigrant Advocacy Fellowship Program and Immigrant Concerns Training Institute; and WHEREAS, The New York Immigration Coalition serves as a community educator, producing brochures and publishing information on health care services, and safe and affordable housing; and WHEREAS, The New York Immigration Coalition strives to break down barriers and stigmas surrounding the immigrant community through outreach; and WHEREAS, In order to realize the dream of shared prosperity, the New York Immigrant Coalition fights for solutions that benefit all Americans and uphold the dignity of all individuals, and serves to welcome and integrate newcomers; and WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body that when organizations 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 the 33rd Anniversary of the New York Immigration Coalition; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, he transmitted to the New York Immigration Coalition.

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