NY J01716

Requests Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim March 2026 as Greek History Month in New York State, coinciding with the 205th Anniversary of Greek Independence

Commemorates March 25, 1821, when Bishop Germanos of Patras raised the Greek flag at the Monastery of Agia Lavra, marking the beginning of the Greek War of Independence from the Ottoman Empire

Recognizes ancient Greece's contributions to modern society, including the origins of logic, science, philosophy, and democratic ideals that influenced the United States Constitution

Honors Greek Americans in New York State and acknowledges the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America headquartered in Manhattan and the Federation of Hellenic-American Societies

Directs copies of the resolution be transmitted to Governor Hochul and Archbishop Elpidophoros of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America