Declare Puerto Rican Heritage Week

Assembly Resolution No. 466 BY: M. of A. Arroyo MEMORIALIZING Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim June 3-10, 2019, as Puerto Rican Heritage Week in the State of New York WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body, in keeping with its time-honored traditions, to recognize and pay tribute to those weeks designated to promote ethnic pride and to enhance the profile of cultural diversity which strengthens the fabric of the communities of New York State; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim June 3-10, 2019, as Puerto Rican Heritage Week in the State of New York; and WHEREAS, The Puerto Rican Day Parade is held on the second Sunday in June in honor of the nearly over 5.7 million inhabitants of Puerto Rico and the people of Puerto Rican heritage or birth who reside in the United States; and WHEREAS, The first Puerto Rican Day Parade was held on Sunday, April

1995, the parade was incorporated as part of the National Puerto Rican Day Parade; and WHEREAS, This auspicious parade now hosts over seven major events throughout New York City; and WHEREAS, This year's theme is "Un Pueblo, Muchas Voces" (One Nation, Many Voices); and WHEREAS, It is essential that all students learn to understand the ethnic diversity that our country; developing ethnic literacy fosters pride in one's own culture and a respect and appreciation for the uniqueness of others; and WHEREAS, Puerto Ricans have contributed to science, technology, the arts, government and inventions; they have served valiantly to protect our country by serving in the Armed Forces; and WHEREAS, Puerto Rican Heritage Week honors the contributions of Puerto Ricans who continue to make contributions towards building a nation where people of many lands and cultures have historically come together; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim June 3-10, 2019, as Puerto Rican Heritage Week in the State of New York; 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.