Commemorating the Burmese American community's celebration of Thingyan, the Burmese New Year Water Festival, which is celebrated from April 13-16

This bill is a resolution that honors the Burmese American community in New York by officially recognizing their celebration of Thingyan, the Burmese New Year Water Festival. The measure pauses legislative proceedings on April 13-16, 2026, to acknowledge the cultural significance of the event, which includes water fights and various traditional activities. It highlights the festival's history, its recent addition to the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list, and the contributions of Burmese Americans to the state. Copies of the resolution are sent to community leaders to formally mark the occasion.