Sen. Roxanne Persaud

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (J 234) requests Governor Hochul to officially designate April 14, 2025, as "Bangla New Year Day" (Pohela Baisakh) in New York State. It directly affects New York's Bengali community, which has a large population in New York City (including over 10,000 annual immigrants) and significant cultural contributions. The resolution commemorates the secular holiday's origins in the Indian subcontinent and acknowledges the community's historical presence and cultural enrichment of New York through arts, education, and literature. As a ceremonial resolution, it does not create new laws or policies but formally recognizes the holiday.

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Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate Resolution (not a bill) requesting Governor Hochul to issue a proclamation designating January 27, 2025, as Holocaust Remembrance Day in New York State. It does not create new laws or directly affect any individuals or groups; it simply asks the Governor to formally recognize the date. The resolution cites historical context about the Holocaust and the UN-designated International Holocaust Remembrance Day (observed on January 27) but contains no policy changes. It was adopted by the Senate on January 22, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate Resolution (J 235) commemorating the 181st anniversary of the Dominican Republic's independence, to be observed on February 27, 2025. It recognizes the historical significance of Dominican independence (achieved February 27, 1844) and acknowledges the cultural and economic contributions of over one million Dominican New Yorkers and Dominican Americans across the U.S. The resolution has no legal effect; it formally marks the occasion through a pause in legislative business and transmits copies to Dominican organizations in New York State. It directly honors the Dominican community and their heritage within New York.

Maddy summaryThis is a symbolic resolution (not a law) recognizing January 24, 2025, as International Day of Education, based on a 2018 UN resolution. It does not create new policies or directly affect any group; it is a formal acknowledgment of the UN-designated day. The resolution urges New York State's legislature to observe this day and transmits a copy to the UN Secretary General. It highlights education's global importance for sustainable development and well-being, per UN goals.

Maddy summaryThis resolution commemorates the 40th annual observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in New York State on January 20, 2025. It directs the New York State Legislature to pause its deliberations to honor Dr. King's legacy and contributions to civil rights and social justice, as outlined in the resolution's preamble. The resolution also requires a copy to be transmitted to the Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic and Asian Legislative Caucus. As a ceremonial measure, it does not create new laws or affect specific groups beyond the state legislature's ceremonial recognition.

Maddy summaryThis is a procedural resolution (J 29) asking Governor Hochul to officially recognize January 28, 2025, as "Data Privacy Day" in New York State. It does not create new laws or regulations but seeks to raise public awareness about data privacy protections, aligning with the national observance. The resolution highlights the importance of protecting personal data online and preventing identity theft, referencing the historical significance of Data Privacy Day. It directly affects New Yorkers through increased public education efforts on data security.

Maddy summaryThis resolution requests Governor Hochul to officially proclaim October 1, 2025, as "International Day of Older Persons" in New York State. It does not create new laws or programs but asks the Governor to issue a ceremonial proclamation recognizing this global observance. The resolution references New York's large senior population (3.2 million residents aged 65+) and the state's prior efforts to address elder abuse. As a symbolic gesture, it has no direct impact on policies, services, or affected individuals.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (J 122) requests Governor Hochul to officially designate April 25, 2025, as "Malaria Day" in New York State, aligning with World Malaria Day. It does not create new laws or programs but formally asks the Governor to issue a proclamation raising public awareness about malaria. The resolution references global malaria statistics and the importance of education, but its only concrete action is the symbolic recognition. It directly affects the Governor (as the recipient of the request) and aims to promote awareness among New Yorkers.

Maddy summaryThis 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.