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NY J01706

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

3/10/2026

Primary Sponsor

Nathalia Fernandez

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim March 26, 2026, as Bangladesh Independence Day in New York State
  • Commemorates the anniversary of the 1971 radio broadcast by Sheikh Mujibur Rahman declaring Bangladeshi independence from Pakistan
  • Recognizes the approximately 200,000 Bangladeshi Americans in the U.S., with over 60,000 residing in New York City
  • Honors the Freedom Fighters who risked their lives during Bangladesh's independence movement
  • Directs copies of the resolution be sent to Governor Hochul, the Consul General of Bangladesh, and various Bangladeshi organizations in New York

Legislative Description

Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim March 26, 2026, as Bangladesh Independence Day in the State of New York

Last Action

ADOPTED

3/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance3/5/2026

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