Bill Text: NY J00828 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim October 2023, as Hindu Heritage Month in the State of New York

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2023-05-02 - ADOPTED [J00828 Detail]

Download: New_York-2023-J00828-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 828

BY: Senator THOMAS

        MEMORIALIZING  Governor  Kathy  Hochul to proclaim
        October 2023, as Hindu Heritage Month in  the  State
        of New York

  WHEREAS,  It  is the sense 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
strengthens the fabric of the communities of New York State; and

  WHEREAS, The citizens of  this  great  Empire  State  are  proud  to
recognize  and  commemorate  Hindu  Heritage  Month, an observance which
celebrates the contributions of Hindu  practicing  people  to  New  York
State's unique heritage; and

  WHEREAS,  This  Legislative  Body  is  justly  proud  to memorialize
Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim October 2023, as Hindu Heritage  Month
in the State of New York; and

  WHEREAS,  Hindu Heritage Month provides a platform for Hindus around
the world  to  come  together  to  highlight  their  rich  cultural  and
religious  legacy, and showcase their achievements; many Hindu festivals
like Devi Navaratri, Vijayadasami, Deepavali,  Vikrama,  Samvatsara  and
Skanda Shashti, fall during this month; and

  WHEREAS,  Hinduism  is  the third-largest religion in the world with
more than one billion followers worldwide of which four million live  in
the United States; and

  WHEREAS,  New  York  State's  vibrant  Hindu  American community has
contributed tremendously to the vitality of the State and  enriched  the
lives  of its citizens; Hindu Americans have made positive contributions
in science & technology, business, politics, and spirituality; and

  WHEREAS, During the month of October, the Hindu  American  community
will  collectively celebrate its heritage by focusing on its culture and
the diverse spiritual traditions rooted in India; and

  WHEREAS, It is the practice of this Legislative  Body  to  recognize
those  important months which remind us of the rich and diverse heritage
of our great State and Nation; and

  WHEREAS, It is suitably fitting that all New Yorkers join  in  these
important  celebrations  of one of our State's most vibrant communities;
this much anticipated observance and its  accompanying  activities  will
foster  greater  appreciation for Hindu culture and serve to promote the
spirit of cooperation that is characteristic of all citizens of New York
State; now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its  deliberations  to
memorialize  Governor  Kathy  Hochul  to proclaim October 2023, as Hindu
Heritage Month in the State of New York; and be it further

  RESOLVED, That a copy of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted  to The Honorable Kathy Hochul, Governor of the State of New
York.