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K438Assembly2019-2020 SessionResolution

Honor Malayalee Heritage Month

Official title

“Memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim May 2019, as Malayalee Heritage Month in the State of New York”

Sponsor Kenneth ZebrowskiAD-96
Status
Adopted
Impact
1/10
Minimal
Outcome
Adopted

What's happening

This resolution urges the Governor to proclaim May 2019 as Malayalee Heritage Month in New York, recognizing the community's contributions.

Why it matters

  1. Highlights the specific heritage and contributions of the Malayalee community. , a distinct subgroup from Kerala, India, within the broader Asian and Pacific Islander population of New York, thus strengthening recognition of diversity within these communities.

  2. Encourages greater cultural awareness and inclusion. by officially recognizing Malayalee Heritage Month alongside National Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, which could foster more community events, educational efforts, and cross-cultural dialogue.

  3. Affirms New York’s commitment to diversity and equal opportunity. , signaling to both the Malayalee community and the wider public that their cultural, economic, and civic contributions are valued as part of the state’s identity.

  4. May inspire broader engagement and participation. from Malayalee and other Asian American communities in public life, potentially leading to increased advocacy, representation, and visibility in state and local affairs.

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Honor Malayalee Heritage Month

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

Sponsors

Primary sponsor
Kenneth Zebrowski

Assembly Member · Assembly District 96

No co-sponsors yet.

History

  1. Adopted
  2. Referred to calendar

Full text

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Assembly Resolution No. 438 BY: M. of A. Zebrowski LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim May 2019, as Malayalee Heritage Month in the State of New York, in conjunction with the observance of National Asian American and… Show all

Assembly Resolution No. 438 BY: M. of A. Zebrowski LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim May 2019, as Malayalee Heritage Month in the State of New York, in conjunction with the observance of National Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month WHEREAS, Asian and Asian-Pacific Islander Americans have contributed greatly to the wealth and cultural heritage of our great State of New York; and WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim May 2019, as Malayalee Heritage Month in the State of New York, in conjunction with the observance of National Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month; and WHEREAS, Asian and Pacific Islander Americans comprise many ethnicities and languages, and their myriad achievements embody the American experience; and WHEREAS, Asian and Pacific Islander Americans have fostered enterprise to include many of our Nation's most successful and dynamic businesses; these men and women are leaders in every aspect of American life such as government, industry, science, medicine, the arts, our Armed Forces, education and sports; and WHEREAS, New York is home to Asian and Asian Pacific Islanders from all parts of the Asian continent and Pacific Islands, including Japan, China, Taiwan, Korea, Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, Burma (Myanmar), Cambodia, the Philippines, Samoa, Fiji, Guam, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Sikkim, and Bhutan; and WHEREAS, The Malayali people are a multi ethnic linguistic group originating from the present-day state of Kerala in India; they are identified as native speakers of the Malayalam language, which is classified as part of the Dravidian family of languages; and WHEREAS, A large number of Malayalis have emigrated to the United States; according to the 2012 Census, there were 644,097 people with Malayalam heritage in the United States, with the highest concentrations in Bergen County, New Jersey, and Rockland County, New York; and WHEREAS, By recognizing the accomplishments and contributions of Asian and Asian Pacific Americans, this great Empire State reaffirms our commitment to diversity and equal opportunity for all, thereby ensuring a bright future for all New Yorkers and Americans; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim May 2019, as Malayalee Heritage Month in the State of New York, in conjunction with the observance of National Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to The Honorable Andrew M. Cuomo, Governor of the State of New York.

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