Bill Text: NY J00440 | 2021-2022 | General Assembly | Introduced
Bill Title: Recognizing March 26, 2021, as Bangladesh Independence Day
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2021-03-09 - ADOPTED [J00440 Detail]
Download: New_York-2021-J00440-Introduced.html
Senate Resolution No. 440 BY: Senator LIU RECOGNIZING March 26, 2021, as Bangladesh Independence Day WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize that the people of this State acknowledge significant days of historical importance; the Independence of Bangladesh is such an event; and WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to join with fellow Bengali citizens to recognize March 26, 2021, as Bangladesh Independence Day; and WHEREAS, The 50th Anniversary of Bangladesh's independence is an occasion of great historical as well as emotional importance to Bangladeshi-Americans; many of them had taken part in the liberation war, either on the battlefield or through other activities while living in the United States in 1971; and WHEREAS, In 1971, during Bangladesh's liberation, more than three million people lost their lives; 50 years later, their memory still inspires the people of Bangladesh to build a peaceful nation; and WHEREAS, As an integral part of the socio-economic and cultural fabric of New York, Bangladeshi-Americans continue to play a vital role in promoting a multi-cultural and progressive environment for all communities, contributing in numerous ways to its growth and prosperity; and WHEREAS, The observance of Bangladesh's golden jubilee helps to bring Bangladeshi-Americans closer to other ethnic communities in the State of New York; and WHEREAS, The Muktadhara Foundation has been promoting the observance of Bangladesh's Independence Day on March 26th since 2016 through a colorful public parade; and WHEREAS, This vital organization has honored several Americans, including film-maker Lear Levine and leader of the Quaker Community Richard Tayler, for their immense contribution to Bangladesh's freedom movement, through special commemorative events; and WHEREAS, In addition, the Muktadhara Foundation has organized book displays and photo exhibits on Bangladesh's freedom struggle and, for the past five years, has organized an annual children's festival honoring the birth of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the Father of the Nation of Bangladesh; and WHEREAS, This year, upon the occasion of Bangladesh's 50th Anniversary, the Muktadhara Foundation has organized a week-long virtual celebration that will include seminars, discussions and cultural activities; this will also be the 30th Anniversary of the Bangla Book Fair that the Foundation has organized since 1991; and WHEREAS, The State of New York recognizes the accomplishments of the Bengali people around the world and commends the integrity of the citizens of Bangladesh and their perseverance in their fight for independence; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to recognize March 26, 2021, as Bangladesh Independence Day; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to the Muktadhara Foundation.