Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim June 25, 2026, as El Dia Del Bodeguero in the State of New York

This bill asks Governor Kathy Hochul to officially recognize June 25, 2026, as "El Dia Del Bodeguero" in New York State. The resolution honors small convenience store owners and workers, known as bodegueros, who run essential local shops that provide groceries and food to urban communities. It highlights the cultural roots of these businesses in Puerto Rican and Cuban heritage while noting that many are now owned by Dominicans and other groups. The measure also acknowledges United Bodegas of America Inc. for its role in supporting thousands of such stores across New York and neighboring states.