Bill Text: NY J00439 | 2021-2022 | General Assembly | Introduced
Bill Title: Commemorating the 2021 New York Bangla Book Fair and Young People's Festival in recognition of celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Independence of Bangladesh
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2021-03-16 - ADOPTED [J00439 Detail]
Download: New_York-2021-J00439-Introduced.html
Senate Resolution No. 439 BY: Senator LIU COMMEMORATING the 2021 New York Bangla Book Fair and Young People's Festival in recognition of celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Independence of Bangladesh and the 101st Anniversary of the Birth of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the Father of the Nation of Bangladesh 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 full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commemorate the 2021 New York Bangla Book Fair, now in its 30th year, and the 5th Annual Young People's Festival in recognition of celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Independence of Bangladesh and the 101st Anniversary of the Birth of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the Father of the Nation of Bangladesh; and WHEREAS, This year, on the occasion of the 50th Anniversary of the Independence of Bangladesh and the 101st Birthday of the Father of the Nation of Bangladesh, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, who was born on March 17, 1920, the Muktadhara Foundation will host a series of events, including a virtual Young People's Festival on Wednesday, March 17, 2021, and a week-long Bangla Book Fair in September of 2021, which will include thematic discussions, seminars and public forums; and WHEREAS, The focus of the 2021 Young People's Festival and Bangla Book Fair is to connect the members of the Bangladesh community, including the new generation of Bangladeshi-Americans, with the history and culture of Bangladesh and locate a multicultural purpose of their life and work in the United States; and WHEREAS, The month of March is significant to the Bangladeshi community in many other ways; in conjunction with the anniversary of the birth of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, March 17th is also Children's Day in Bangladesh; and WHEREAS, In addition, March 26th is the Anniversary of Bangladesh's Independence; the year 2021, will mark the 50th Anniversary, which will be observed with a myriad of events; and WHEREAS, In 1971, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, along with other freedom fighters, diligently worked to gain independence from Pakistan; on March 7th of that year, Bangabandhu gave a famous speech at the Ramna Racecourse calling for non-cooperation, and on March 26th, independence was officially declared; 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; and WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is proud to acknowledge various cultures of people who add to the overall diversity of our State and, on this occasion, we take the opportunity to recognize the contributions made by the Bangladeshi-American community and extend best wishes to all of its members as they hold appropriate ceremonies to commemorate this historic milestone; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to the 2021 New York Bangla Book Fair and Young People's Festival in recognition of celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Independence of Bangladesh and the 101st Anniversary of the Birth of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the Father of the Nation of Bangladesh; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to the Muktadhara Foundation.