Commemorating the 55th Anniversary of Guyana becoming a Republic on February 24, 2025
This is a ceremonial resolution (not a substantive bill) commemorating Guyana's 55th anniversary as a republic on February 24, 2025. It formally recognizes Guyana's history and cultural contributions through symbolic actions: pausing legislative work to honor the occasion and sending a copy to the Guyana Consul General in New York. The resolution has no policy impact or direct effect on residents or laws. It serves solely as a symbolic gesture of recognition for Guyana's status as a Commonwealth member and its cultural ties to New York.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Jan 2025
Senate Passage
Jan 2025
Governor
Introduced Jan 9, 2025
Last action Jan 14, 2025
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
3
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Jan 14, 2025
Senate · Passed
ADOPTED
Jan 9, 2025
Senate · Referred to committee
REFERRED TO FINANCE
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Roxanne Persaud
DDemocratic
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