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NY K02430
Resolution
Status
Passed
6/6/2024
Primary Sponsor
Phara Souffrant Forrest
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AI Summary
- Requests Governor Kathy Hochul proclaim June 20, 2024, as World Refugee Day in New York State
- Recognizes that over 100 million displaced people exist worldwide, including more than 31 million refugees and 4.4 million asylum seekers
- Acknowledges refugees' contributions to New York through tax payment, workforce participation, and supporting local commerce
- Affirms the U.S. refugee resettlement program, established over 40 years ago, as essential to humanitarian efforts and national security
- Directs transmission of the resolution to Governor Hochul
Legislative Description
Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim June 20, 2024, as World Refugee Day in the State of New York
Last Action
adopted
6/6/2024
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