Bill Text: NY J03018 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Observing the week of September 6-13, 2020, as Bangabandhu New York Book Fair Week, in recognition of the promotion of Bangla language and literature

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2020-12-28 - ADOPTED [J03018 Detail]

Download: New_York-2019-J03018-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 3018

BY: Senator LIU

        LEGISLATIVE  RESOLUTION   observing the week of June
        22-28, 2020, as Bangabandhu New York Book Fair  Week
        in  recognition  of the promotion of Bangla language
        and literature

  WHEREAS, It is the custom 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
strengthen the fabric of the communities of New York State; and

  WHEREAS,  The  citizens  of  this  great  Empire  State are proud to
recognize and commemorate International Bangla Festival  and  Book  Fair
Week,    an    observance   that   celebrates   the   contributions   of
Bengali-Americans to New York State's unique heritage; and

  WHEREAS, Since 1992,  the  Muktadhara  Foundation,  an  organization
dedicated  to  the  promotion  of  Bangla  literature  and  culture, has
organized the International Bangla Festival and Book Fair,  the  largest
gathering  of  Bangla language and literature enthusiasts outside of the
Indian Subcontinent; and

  WHEREAS, The Festival brings together more than 1,000 delegates from
different states as well  as  other  countries,  and  more  than  10,000
attendees  from New York and across the United States to enjoy music and
books with leading writers and artists; and

  WHEREAS, Journalists, industrialists,  bankers  and  IT  specialists
will  participate in the 29th International Bangla Festival; in addition
to seminars, workshops and  musical  presentations,  the  festival  will
include stalls displaying books, real estate, music and handicrafts; and

  WHEREAS,  After  its  opening  in  New  York City, the Festival will
travel to three other cities in the United States; and

  WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that  when  events
of  such  noble  aims  and accomplishments are brought to our attention,
they should be celebrated and recognized by all  the  citizens  of  this
great Empire State; now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED,  That  this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
observe the week of June 22-28, 2020, as Bangabandhu New York Book  Fair
Week  in recognition of the promotion of Bangla language and literature;
and be it further

  RESOLVED, That copies of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted  to  Dr.  Ziaudin Ahmed, Convener, Bangabandhu New York Book
Fair 2020, and Bishawjit Saha, Founder and CEO, Muktadhara Foundation.