Bill Text: NY J01906 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced
Bill Title: Memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim June 2019, as LGBTQ Pride Month in the State of New York
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-0)
Status: (Passed) 2019-06-12 - ADOPTED [J01906 Detail]
Download: New_York-2019-J01906-Introduced.html
Senate Resolution No. 1906 BY: Senator HOYLMAN MEMORIALIZING Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim June 2019, as LGBTQ Pride Month in the State of New York WHEREAS, New York State's diversity is one of our greatest strengths; and WHEREAS, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning (LGBTQ) people have made important and lasting contributions to our great State and Nation in every field of endeavor including business, medicine, law, humanities, science, literature, politics, education, music, philanthropy, sports, arts, and culture that enrich our national life; and WHEREAS, LGBTQ New Yorkers also mobilized the State and Nation to respond to the domestic HIV/AIDS epidemic and have played a vital role in broadening this country's response to the global HIV pandemic; and WHEREAS, LGBTQ people come from all walks of life, regardless of race, color, religion, ancestry, ethnicity, national origin, economic status, physical or mental ability, medical condition, sex, gender identity or expression; and WHEREAS, Each year in June marks the anniversary of the Stonewall Rebellion; this event is widely considered to constitute the single most important event leading to the LGBTQ liberation movement and the modern day fight for LGBTQ rights in the United States; and WHEREAS, The event inspired LGBTQ people throughout the country to organize in support of LGBTQ rights and, within two years, LGBTQ rights groups have started in nearly every major city; and WHEREAS, LGBTQ New Yorkers, their families and friends, and all those committed to justice and equality celebrate during the month of June the rich culture, the notable achievements, and the outstanding services that LGBTQ New Yorkers make to our great State and Nation; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim June 2019, as LGBTQ Pride 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 Andrew M. Cuomo, Governor of the State of New York.