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NY J02850

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

6/3/2022

Primary Sponsor

Kevin Thomas

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Origin

Senate

2021-2022 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Commemorates the 51st Anniversary of the United Arab Emirates independence, celebrated on December 2nd annually since the country gained independence in 1971
  • Declares December 2, 2022, as Emirati Day in New York State to recognize the cultural heritage and diversity of the UAE community
  • Recognizes the UAE as a constitutional federation of seven emirates with a population of 9.89 million people and over 200 nationalities
  • Highlights New York's significant trade relationship with the UAE, growing from $626 million in 1999 to $1.9 billion in 2014, and UAE investments supporting jobs in aerospace, manufacturing, technology, real estate, and logistics sectors
  • Directs transmission of the resolution to the United Arab Emirates Consul General and United Nations Ambassador

Legislative Description

Commemorating the 51st Anniversary of the Independence of the United Arab Emirates

Last Action

ADOPTED

6/3/2022

Committee Referrals

Finance5/31/2022

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