Bill Text: NY K00784 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Commemorating the 71st Anniversary of the ratification of India's Constitution, and observing Sunday, January 26, 2020, as Republic of India Day

Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 35-13)

Status: (Passed) 2020-02-25 - adopted [K00784 Detail]

Download: New_York-2019-K00784-Introduced.html

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Assembly Resolution No. 784

BY: M. of A. Weprin

        COMMEMORATING   the   71st   Anniversary   of  the
        ratification of India's Constitution, and  observing
        Sunday, January 26, 2020, as Republic of India Day

  WHEREAS,  It  is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
pay just tribute to the cultural heritage of  the  ethnic  groups  which
comprise and contribute to the richness and diversity of the communities
of the State of New York; and

  WHEREAS,  Attendant  to  such  concern,  and  in  keeping  with  its
time-honored traditions,  this  Legislative  Body  is  justly  proud  to
commemorate   the  71st  Anniversary  of  the  ratification  of  India's
Constitution, in conjunction with the observance of  Republic  of  India
Day, which occurred on Sunday, January 26, 2020; and

  WHEREAS,  The people of this great State and Nation are proud of the
Indian community and enjoy a deep and  abiding  relationship  rooted  in
their culture; and

  WHEREAS,  India  earned  its independence from Great Britain through
civil disobedience and peaceful demonstration serving  as  a  model  for
social movements in the State of New York and around the globe; and

  WHEREAS,  Republic of India Day serves as an important milestone for
the spread of democracy abroad and enfranchised an  entire  subcontinent
of people; and

  WHEREAS,  New  York  State  is  blessed with many citizens of Indian
descent;  they  are  distinguished  by  their   excellence   and   their
contributions to all fields of endeavor; and

  WHEREAS, Furthermore, Republic of India Day allows those with Indian
heritage to remember their ethnic and cultural roots; and

  WHEREAS,  It  is  the intent of this Legislative Body to commemorate
those events of significance which add strength, vigor, and  inspiration
to the cultural 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
commemorate  the  71st  Anniversary  of  the  ratification  of   India's
Constitution,  in  conjunction  with the observance of Republic of India
Day, which occurred on Sunday, January 26, 2020.