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NY K02430

Resolution

Status

Passed

6/6/2024

Primary Sponsor

Phara Souffrant Forrest

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Origin

Assembly

2023-2024 General Assembly

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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