 
Assembly Resolution No. 305
 
BY: M. of A. Epstein
 
        RECOGNIZING  May  2021, as Lower East Side History
        Month
 
  WHEREAS, It is the intent of this  Legislative  Body  to  honor  and
commemorate  the  proud and distinguished histories of the neighborhoods
which comprise the noble body of this great Empire State; and
 
  WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and  in  full  accord  with  its
long-standing  traditions,  this  Legislative  Body  is  justly proud to
recognize May 2021, as Lower East Side History Month; and
 
  WHEREAS, Each year in  May,  Lower  East  Side  cultural  and  civic
groups,  small  businesses  and  residents  create  a  variety of public
events, exhibits, tours, and learning  opportunities  to  highlight  the
unique cultures in different parts of its neighborhood; and
 
  WHEREAS,  Lower  East  Side  History Month emphasizes the diversity,
small businesses and artistic achievements of the  Lower  East  Side,  a
neighborhood  in  the  southeastern part of the New York City borough of
Manhattan which includes the East Village, Chinatown,  Two  Bridges  and
Loisaida; and
 
  WHEREAS,  Conceived  and  launched by Fourth Arts Block and Downtown
Art, in partnership with various cultural and  community  groups,  Lower
East  Side  History  Month  aims  to  connect  its  present to its past,
exploring how its history can inform and inspire its future; and
 
  WHEREAS, The Lower East Side  has  always  welcomed  immigrants  and
helped  set  them  on  a  path  to  becoming  independent and strong New
Yorkers; and
 
  WHEREAS, Of historic origin, and remaining fruitful over the ebb and
flow of decades of growth and change, the Lower East Side  continues  to
provide the quintessential quality of life for its residents; and
 
  WHEREAS,  The residents of the Lower East Side have a bright outlook
for the future of their community, which remains a  beautiful  place  in
which to live and raise a family; and
 
  WHEREAS, Throughout the COVID-19 Pandemic, Lower East Side residents
have  exhibited tremendous compassion and strength of character in their
community-based efforts to help one another; and
 
  WHEREAS, In recognition of the Lower East Side's  rich  history  and
enduring contribution to the State of New York, this Legislative Body is
proud  to  pay tribute to this spirited neighborhood; now, therefore, be
it
 
  RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its  deliberations  to
recognize May 2021, as Lower East Side History Month; and be it further
 
  RESOLVED,  That  copies  of  this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Fourth Arts Block and Downtown Art.
Recognizing May 2021, as Lower East Side History Month

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