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