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J614Senate2019-2020 SessionResolution

Honor MET's 147th Anniversary

Official title

“Commemorating the 147th year since the Metropolitan Museum of Art (MET) opened to the public on February 20, 1872”

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

What's happening

This resolution commemorates the 147th anniversary of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's opening and recognizes its cultural contributions.

Why it matters

  1. Highlights the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s ongoing role in enriching New York’s cultural and economic landscape. , underlining why public support and recognition of such institutions matter for community well-being and the state’s global reputation.

  2. Affirms the importance of preserving and commemorating historic milestones in public arts institutions. , reinforcing the value placed on heritage, education, and cultural access.

  3. Encourages continued support and acknowledgment by lawmakers for major cultural organizations. , which can influence funding, partnerships, and policy decisions that benefit both local communities and the broader public.

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Honor MET's 147th Anniversary

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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. 614 BY: Senator PARKER COMMEMORATING the 147th year since the Metropolitan Museum of Art (MET) opened to the public on February 20, 1872 WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize the historic, economic, and cultural… Show all

Senate Resolution No. 614 BY: Senator PARKER COMMEMORATING the 147th year since the Metropolitan Museum of Art (MET) opened to the public on February 20, 1872 WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize the historic, economic, and cultural value of this organization which substantially contributes to the vitality and well-being of its communities and the entire Empire State; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commemorate the 147th year since the Metropolitan Museum of Art (MET) opened to the public on February 20, 1872; and WHEREAS, The MET was founded in 1872 and opened the same year for the American people; and WHEREAS, This auspicious occasion presents a unique opportunity for this Legislative Body to recognize and pay tribute to the historical and cultural contributions of the Metropolitan Museum of Art; and WHEREAS, It is with great pleasure that this Legislative Body acknowledges this exceptional organization and its valuable contributions to the community, confident that it will continue to enjoy the successes it has experienced thus far; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to commemorate the 147th Anniversary of the Metropolitan Museum of Art; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, New York.

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