Bill Text: NY J02942 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced

New York Senate Resolution 2942 (Prior Session Legislation)

Introduced

Bill Title: Observing March 16-22, 2020, as Bangabandhu Week in the State of New York, in recognition of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2020-02-28 - REFERRED TO FINANCE [J02942 Detail]

Download: New_York-2019-J02942-Introduced.html


Senate Resolution No. 2942

BY: Senator LIU

        OBSERVING  March  16-22, 2020, as Bangabandhu Week
        in  the  State  of  New  York,  in  recognition   of
        Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the Father of the
        Nation of Bangladesh

  WHEREAS,  It  is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
pay just tribute to the cultural heritage of  the  ethnic  groups  which
comprise and contribute to the richness and diversity of the communities
of the State of New York; and

  WHEREAS,  Attendant  to  such  concern  and  in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this  Legislative  Body  is  justly  proud  to
observe March 16-22, 2020, as Bangabandhu Week in the State of New York,
in  recognition  of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the Father of the
Nation of Bangladesh; and

  WHEREAS, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman spent many years  of  his
life  behind  bars, resulting in the freedom of the people of Bangladesh
in 1971; subsequently, more than 300,000 people  of  Bangladeshi  origin
now live in the State of New York; and

  WHEREAS,  This  year's  celebration  marks  the  100th  birthday  of
Bangabandhu  Sheikh  Mujibur  Rahman,  the  Father  of  the  Nation   of
Bangladesh,  and  grew  out  of  the traditional Young People's Festival
organized by the Muktadhara Foundation in 2016; and

  WHEREAS, The largest gathering of  Bangla  language  and  literature
enthusiasts  outside  the  sub-continent,  the  Young  People's Festival
begins in New York City and will travel to three  other  cities  in  the
United States; and

  WHEREAS, The Young People's Festival brings together more than 1,000
delegates  from  different  states as well as other countries; more than
10,000 Bangla speakers who live in New York  and  other  North  American
states  attend  the event to enjoy music, books and cultural interaction
with leading writers and artists from the sub-continent; and

  WHEREAS, For two decades, Muktadhara, an international organization,
publishing house, and bookstore dedicated to the  promotion  of  Bengali
literature  and  culture,  has celebrated Bengali history, language, and
culture by hosting the Young People's Festival; and

  WHEREAS,  In   addition   to   seminars,   workshops   and   musical
presentations,   the   Young   People's  Festival  will  include  stalls
displaying books and music; and

  WHEREAS, It is the intent of this Legislative Body  to  honor  those
organizations  and  individuals of significance who add strength, vigor,
and inspiration to the ethnic diversity  and  quality  of  life  in  the
communities of this great Empire State; and

  WHEREAS,  This  Legislative  Body  is  proud  to acknowledge various
cultures of people who add to the overall diversity of our State and, on

this occasion, we take the opportunity to  recognize  the  contributions
made by the Bangladeshi-American community and extend best wishes to all
of  its  members as they hold appropriate ceremonies to commemorate this
historic milestone; now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED,  That  this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
observe March 16-22, 2020, as Bangabandhu Week in the State of New York,
in recognition of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the Father  of  the
Nation of Bangladesh; and be it further

  RESOLVED,  That  copies  of  this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Semonti Waheed, Convener of the  Young  People  Festival;
and Bishawjit Saha, Founder & CEO of the Muktadhara Foundation.