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NY J03018

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

12/28/2020

Primary Sponsor

John Liu

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Origin

Senate

2019-2020 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Designates the week of June 22-28, 2020, as Bangabandhu New York Book Fair Week in New York State
  • Recognizes the Muktadhara Foundation's organization of the International Bangla Festival and Book Fair since 1992, the largest Bangla language and literature gathering outside the Indian Subcontinent
  • Acknowledges the 29th International Bangla Festival expects over 1,000 delegates from multiple states and countries, with 10,000+ attendees from across the United States
  • Festival features seminars, workshops, musical presentations, and exhibits of books, handicrafts, music, and real estate, with participation from journalists, industrialists, bankers, and IT specialists
  • Directs transmission of the resolution to Dr. Ziaudin Ahmed (Convener) and Bishawjit Saha (Founder and CEO of Muktadhara Foundation)

Legislative Description

Observing the week of September 6-13, 2020, as Bangabandhu New York Book Fair Week, in recognition of the promotion of Bangla language and literature

Last Action

ADOPTED

12/28/2020

Committee Referrals

Finance3/6/2020

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