Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim March 11, 2025, to April 12, 2025, as Garifuna-American Heritage Month in the State of New York

Senate Resolution J 454 requests Governor Hochul to proclaim March 11-April 12, 2025, as Garifuna-American Heritage Month in New York. The resolution recognizes the cultural contributions of the Garifuna people, who have a significant community in New York City, and commemorates their history including the 1797 forced deportation from St. Vincent. It aims to celebrate their heritage and promote awareness of their role in New York's cultural diversity. This is a symbolic resolution with no binding legal effect, seeking only a gubernatorial proclamation.