Bill Text: NY K00980 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Congratulating the American Pakistani Public Affairs Committee for its contributions to New York State

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2024-03-19 - adopted [K00980 Detail]

Download: New_York-2023-K00980-Introduced.html

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Assembly Resolution No. 980

BY: M. of A. Ramos

        CONGRATULATING   the   American  Pakistani  Public
        Affairs Committee for its contributions to New  York
        State

  WHEREAS,  It  is the sense of this Legislative Body, in keeping with
its time-honored traditions, to recognize and pay tribute to  those  who
foster  ethnic pride and 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
congratulate the American Pakistani Public  Affairs  Committee  for  its
contributions to New York State, promoting understanding and cooperation
between  New  York  State  and  the  Provinces  of  Punjab  and Sindh in
Pakistan, and recognizing their efforts in organizing  cultural  events,
educational  programs,  and  business initiatives that have strengthened
the ties between the people of New York State and the citizens of Punjab
and Sindh; and

  WHEREAS,  This  Legislative  Body   further   encourages   continued
collaboration  between  New  York  State and the Provinces of Punjab and
Sindh, with  the  aim  of  fostering  friendship,  mutual  respect,  and
economic partnerships that benefit the citizens of all regions; and

  WHEREAS,  The American Pakistani Public Affairs Committee (APPAC) is
a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the  interests  of  the
Pakistani-American  community and promoting understanding and friendship
between the United States and Pakistan; and

  WHEREAS, APPAC has been instrumental in fostering relations  between
New  York  State  and  the  Provinces  of  Punjab and Sindh in Pakistan,
contributing to cultural  exchange,  economic  development,  and  mutual
cooperation; and

  WHEREAS,  The work of APPAC has enhanced the bond between the people
of New York State and the citizens of  Punjab  and  Sindh  by  promoting
goodwill, tolerance and collaboration between the two regions; and

  WHEREAS,  There  is a strong desire to foster a mutually beneficial,
bilateral relationship between New York State and Pakistan; and

  WHEREAS, This Legislative  Body  is  proud  to  acknowledge  various
cultures  of  people  who  add to the overall diversity of our State and
Nation, and on this occasion, we take the opportunity to  recognize  the
contributions  made  by the American Pakistani Public Affairs Committee,
and extend best wishes to all of its dedicated members; and

  WHEREAS, It is the intent of this Legislative Body  to  honor  those
organizations  and  individuals of significance who add strength, vigor,
and inspiration to the ethnic diversity  and  quality  of  life  in  the
communities of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED,  That  this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate the American Pakistani Public  Affairs  Committee  for  its
contributions to New York State; and be it further

  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the American Pakistani Public Affairs Committee.