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NY J01471
Resolution
Status
Passed
1/20/2026
Primary Sponsor
Andrea Stewart-Cousins
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AI Summary
- Commemorates the 41st Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in New York State on January 19, 2026, marking the 97th anniversary of Dr. King's birth
- Recognizes Dr. King's leadership in the Civil Rights Movement, including the Montgomery Bus Boycott (1955-1956), Birmingham Campaign (1963), March on Washington (1963), and Selma to Montgomery marches
- Highlights Dr. King's role in achieving the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Voting Rights Act of 1965, and his receipt of the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964 as the youngest recipient at that time
- Acknowledges Dr. King's expanded focus on economic justice through initiatives like the Poor People's Campaign and his continued influence on movements for fairness and equality
- Directs that a copy of the resolution be transmitted to the Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic and Asian Legislative Caucus
Legislative Description
Commemorating the observance of the 41st Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in the State of New York, on January 19, 2026
Last Action
ADOPTED
1/20/2026
Committee Referrals
Finance1/20/2026
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