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NY J01629
Resolution
Status
Passed
2/25/2026
Primary Sponsor
Mark Walczyk
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AI Summary
- Requests Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 6, 2026, as Tartan Day in New York State, coinciding with National Tartan Day
- Recognizes the historical connection between Scotland and the United States, noting the Declaration of Arbroath (Scottish Declaration of Independence) was signed on April 6, 1320
- Highlights that nearly half of the signers of the U.S. Declaration of Independence were of Scottish descent, and nine of the original 13 states had governors of Scottish ancestry
- Acknowledges Tartan Day parades and celebrations have grown in New York State since 1999 to honor Scottish heritage
- Credits Scottish Americans with contributions to science, technology, medicine, government, architecture, literature, and the arts, citing philanthropist Andrew Carnegie as an example
Legislative Description
Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 6, 2026, as Tartan Day in the State of New York
Last Action
ADOPTED
2/25/2026
Committee Referrals
Finance2/19/2026
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