Bill Text: NY K00545 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced

New York Assembly Resolution 545

Introduced

Bill Title: Recognizing July 23, 2023, as Egyptian Heritage Day in the State of New York

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 3-0)

Status: (Passed) 2023-05-23 - adopted [K00545 Detail]

Download: New_York-2023-K00545-Introduced.html


Assembly Resolution No. 545

BY: M. of A. Rajkumar

        RECOGNIZING  July  23,  2023, as Egyptian Heritage
        Day in the State of New York

  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  community
of the State of New York; and

  WHEREAS,  Attendant  to  such  concern,  and  in  keeping  with  its
time-honored traditions, it is the intent of this  Legislative  Body  to
recognize  July  23,  2023, as Egyptian Heritage Day in the State of New
York; and

  WHEREAS, The Arab Republic of Egypt is a great ally of our State and
Nation, sharing deep economic, social, and cultural ties; and

  WHEREAS, Egypt is the second-largest recipient of  American  foreign
aid,  representing  our Nation's profound appreciation of our diplomatic
relationship; and

  WHEREAS, The friendly relationship between  the  United  States  and
Egypt  is  visible in New York City, home to the Temple of Dendur at the
Metropolitan Museum of Art, and Cleopatra's Needle in Central Park, both
gifts from the Egyptian government; and

  WHEREAS,  The  United  States  is  home  to  over  250,000  Egyptian
Americans,  who  constitute  the  largest Arab American community in our
Nation, and make  immeasurable  contributions  to  the  arts,  the  STEM
fields,  business,  philanthropy,  academics, defense, sports, religion,
and government; and

  WHEREAS, Over 30,000 Egyptian Americans live  in  our  Great  State,
residing  predominantly  in  New  York  City,  where  they  have left an
indelible imprint on every facet of life; and

  WHEREAS, The heart of New York's Egyptian American community is  the
beloved  neighborhood  of  Little  Egypt  in  Astoria,  home to thriving
businesses, including vibrant restaurants and hookah lounges; and

  WHEREAS, In appreciation of  the  Egyptian  American  community,  in
2023,  New  York City co-named Steinway Street between Astoria Boulevard
and 28th Avenue as "Little Egypt"; 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
recognize July 23, 2023, as Egyptian Heritage Day in the  State  of  New
York; and be it further

  RESOLVED,  That  copies  of  this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to  the  Consul  General  of  Egypt,  and  various  Egyptian
organizations in the State of New York.