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.