Bill Text: NY J02913 | 2021-2022 | General Assembly | Introduced


Bill Title: Commemorating the 177th Anniversary of the Promulgation of the Dominican Republic Constitution on November 6, 2022

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2022-10-31 - REFERRED TO FINANCE [J02913 Detail]

Download: New_York-2021-J02913-Introduced.html

Senate Resolution No. 2913

BY: Senator SEPULVEDA

        LEGISLATIVE  RESOLUTION    commemorating  the  177th
        Anniversary of the  Promulgation  of  the  Dominican
        Republic Constitution on November 6, 2022

  WHEREAS,  It is the practice of this Legislative Body to commemorate
historical events which exemplify the spirit  and  struggle  of  peoples
throughout  the  world  to  achieve  independence  and live in peace and
freedom; and

  WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and  in  full  accord  with  its
long-standing  traditions,  this  Legislative  Body  is  justly proud to
commemorate the 177th Anniversary of the Promulgation of  the  Dominican
Republic Constitution on Sunday, November 6, 2022; and

  WHEREAS,  On  November  6, 1844, the Dominican people enacted a long
list of basic human rights and separation of powers of  the  state,  and
thereby  created  a  Constitution  which  guaranteed  the  rights of its
citizens and the exercise of democracy; and

  WHEREAS, The Constitution guarantees the existence of the  Dominican
state  as  a  free  and  sovereign  nation  with  brotherly and sisterly
relations with all the nations of the world; and

  WHEREAS, The Constitution also proclaims  the  establishment  of  an
independent  and  democratic  Republic inspired by the sacrifices of its
immortal heroes and founding fathers Juan  Pablo  Duarte,  Matias  Ramon
Mella  and  Francisco del Rosario Sanchez governed by the supreme values
and fundamental principles of human dignity, freedom, equality, rule  of
law, justice, solidarity and fraternal coexistence; and

  WHEREAS,  There  are  over  one million Dominicans who call New York
State their home and over two million Dominican Nationals living  across
the  United  States,  comprising  one  of  the fastest growing immigrant
groups in our State; and

  WHEREAS, Today, we recognize the numerous contributions of Dominican
and Dominican Americans to our great State adding to  the  cultural  and
economic  vibrancy  of  New  York;  Dominicans  are  leaders of industry
leaving their impact  on  music,  literature,  cuisine,  fashion,  film,
sports, education, government and politics; and

  WHEREAS,  The 177th Anniversary of the Promulgation of the Dominican
Republic  Constitution  provides  an  opportunity   to   recognize   the
significance  of  their  contributions  to  the quality and character of
life, and, through events and activities,  for  all  people  to  gain  a
greater  appreciation  of  Dominican  history and traditions, and of the
role Dominicans have played, and will continue to play, in our  society;
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
commemorate the 177th Anniversary of the Promulgation of  the  Dominican
Republic Constitution on November 6, 2022; and be it further

  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the various Dominican Republic  organizations  throughout
the State of New York.
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