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NY J01516
Resolution
Status
Passed
2/4/2026
Primary Sponsor
Jessica Scarcella-Spanton
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AI Summary
- Commemorates February 17, 2026 as the 18th anniversary of Kosovo's declaration of independence from Serbia (originally declared February 17, 2008)
- Recognizes Kosovo's independence followed a war from March 5, 1998 to June 11, 1999, which ended after NATO airstrikes led to Yugoslav forces withdrawing
- Acknowledges Kosovo as the second-youngest country in Southeastern Europe with a majority ethnic Albanian population
- Highlights contributions of Kosovar community in New York to the state's cultural diversity, economic vitality, and bilateral ties with the United States
- Celebrates the enduring partnership between the United States and Kosovo based on shared democratic values and friendship
Legislative Description
Commemorating the 18th Anniversary of Kosovo's Independence
Last Action
ADOPTED
2/4/2026
Committee Referrals
Finance1/29/2026
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