Bill Text: NY K02151 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim July 23, 2024, as Egyptian Heritage Day in the State of New York

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 5-0)

Status: (Passed) 2024-05-13 - adopted [K02151 Detail]

Download: New_York-2023-K02151-Introduced.html

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Assembly Resolution No. 2151

BY: M. of A. Rules (Rajkumar)

        MEMORIALIZING  Governor  Kathy  Hochul to proclaim
        July 23, 2024, as Egyptian Heritage Day in the State
        of New York

  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  community
of the State of New York; and

  WHEREAS,  Attendant  to  such  concern,  and  in  keeping  with  its
time-honored traditions, it is the intent of this  Legislative  Body  to
memorialize Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim July 23, 2024, as Egyptian
Heritage Day in the State of New York; and

  WHEREAS, The Arab Republic of Egypt is a great ally of our State and
Nation, sharing deep economic, social, and cultural ties; and

  WHEREAS,  Egypt  is the second-largest recipient of American foreign
aid, representing our Nation's profound appreciation of  our  diplomatic
relationship; and

  WHEREAS,  The  friendly  relationship  between the United States and
Egypt is visible in New York City, home to the Temple of Dendur  at  the
Metropolitan Museum of Art, and Cleopatra's Needle in Central Park, both
gifts from the Egyptian government; and

  WHEREAS,  The  United  States  is  home  to  over  250,000  Egyptian
Americans, who constitute the largest Arab  American  community  in  our
Nation,  and  make  immeasurable  contributions  to  the  arts, the STEM
fields, business, philanthropy, academics,  defense,  sports,  religion,
and government; and

  WHEREAS,  Over  30,000  Egyptian  Americans live in our Great State,
residing predominantly in  New  York  City,  where  they  have  left  an
indelible imprint on every facet of life; and

  WHEREAS,  The heart of New York's Egyptian American community is the
beloved neighborhood of  Little  Egypt  in  Astoria,  home  to  thriving
businesses, including vibrant restaurants and hookah lounges; and

  WHEREAS,  In  appreciation  of  the  Egyptian American community, in
2023, New York City co-named Steinway Street between  Astoria  Boulevard
and 28th Avenue as "Little Egypt"; and

  WHEREAS,  This  Legislative Body is pleased to have this opportunity
to recognize such events of significance which foster ethnic  pride  and
exemplify  the  cultural  diversity  that represents and strengthens the
fabric of the people and the State of New York; now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its  deliberations  to
memorialize Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim July 23, 2024, as Egyptian
Heritage Day in the State of New York; and be it further

  RESOLVED,  That  copies  of  this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the Honorable Kathy Hochul, Governor of the State of  New
York; the Consul General of Egypt, and various Egyptian organizations in
the State of New York.