NY J01181

Requests Governor Kathy Hochul to officially proclaim October 2025 as German-American Heritage Month in New York State

Recognizes German immigration history beginning in the 1670s, with eight million arrivals from Germany during the 19th century

German-Americans currently comprise 11.1% of New York's population, with approximately 49 million living throughout the United States

Highlights German-American cultural contributions including kindergartens, Christmas tree traditions, hot dogs, and hamburgers

Honors notable German-Americans such as John Peter Zenger, whose 1735 trial helped establish freedom of the press, and President Dwight D. Eisenhower