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J750Senate2025-2026 SessionResolution

Honor Portuguese Dance Group

Official title

“Commemorating the 40th Anniversary of Rancho Sonhos E Juventude de Portugal”

Sponsor Jack M. MartinsSD-7
Status
Adopted
Impact
1/10
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Outcome
Adopted

What's happening

This resolution commemorates the 40th anniversary of Rancho Sonhos E Juventude de Portugal, celebrating its cultural contributions in New York.

Why it matters

  1. Highlights the importance of preserving cultural heritage. within immigrant communities, emphasizing how organizations like Rancho Sonhos E Juventude de Portugal help maintain traditions, language, and identity for newer generations in New York.

  2. Recognizes the role of music and dance in community cohesion. , showing how cultural groups foster a sense of belonging and pride, not only for Portuguese-Americans but for the broader local population.

  3. Signals legislative support and validation. for ethnic organizations, which can encourage continued participation, funding opportunities, and public recognition for similar cultural preservation efforts across the state.

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Honor Portuguese Dance Group

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Sponsors

Primary sponsor
Jack M. Martins

Senator · Senate District 7

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History

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

Full text

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Senate Resolution No. 750 BY: Senator MARTINS COMMEMORATING the 40th Anniversary of Rancho Sonhos E Juventude de Portugal WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and commend those musical organizations that have brought entertainment… Show all

Senate Resolution No. 750 BY: Senator MARTINS COMMEMORATING the 40th Anniversary of Rancho Sonhos E Juventude de Portugal WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and commend those musical organizations that have brought entertainment and cultural enrichment to the citizens of the great State of New York; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commemorate the 40th Anniversary of Rancho Sonhos E Juventude de Portugal, to be celebrated on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at the Portuguese Heritage Center in Mineola, New York; and WHEREAS, The history, heritage, and the lives of the people of all countries and all cultures are portrayed in their music and dance; the art and act of sharing them enriches us altogether; and WHEREAS, In 1985, a group of Portuguese people formed by Avelino Rlivo, David Fernandes, Domingos Cunha, Etlario Oliveira had a dream of creating a folklore group in Mineola; they formed Sonhos de Portugal and later changed their name to Ranchos Juventude de Portugal in 1986; and WHEREAS, Rancho Sonhos E Juventude de Portugal aims to maintain Portuguese culture through music, song, dance, and traditional costumes; and WHEREAS, Organizations which provide a means of preserving a part of humanity's diverse and rich cultural past and which contribute to the community in such noble endeavors as aforementioned, are held in the highest regard by this Legislative Body; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to commemorate the 40th Anniversary of Rancho Sonhos E Juventude de Portugal; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Rancho Sonhos E Juventude de Portugal.

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