J3174-2011 Actions

• Feb 7, 2012: ADOPTED
• Feb 7, 2012: REPORTED TO CALENDAR FOR CONSIDERATION
• Feb 2, 2012: REFERRED TO FINANCE

J3174-2011 Text

 LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 168th Anniversary of the Domin
 ican Republic Independence to be celebrated on February 27, 2012
 WHEREAS,  It  is  the  practice  of this Legislative Body to commemorate
 historical events which exemplify the spirit  and  struggle  of  peoples
 throughout the world to achieve independence and live in peace and free
 dom; and
 WHEREAS,  Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long
 standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly  proud  to  commem
 orate the 168th Anniversary of the Dominican Republic Independence to be
 celebrated on Monday, February 27, 2012; and
 WHEREAS, The people of the Dominican Republic acquired their independ
 ence from Spain on February 27, 1844; and
 WHEREAS,  Each  year,  this  auspicious  occasion  is  celebrated  and
 provides an opportunity for all people to reflect upon the rich  history
 of  the Dominican Republic and the many contributions of Latin Americans
 to our country as well as the world; and
 WHEREAS, February 27th has been designated as  Dominican  Independence
 Day in the State of New York; and
 WHEREAS,  It  is  the  sense of this Legislative Body to recognize the
 great contributions which Dominicans  have  brought  to  our  State  and
 Nation; and
 WHEREAS,  It  is  the  custom  of this Legislative Body that those who
 enhance the well-being and vitality of their community and have shown  a
 long  and  sustained  commitment to excellence certainly have earned the
 recognition and applause of all the citizens of this great Empire State;
 now, therefore, be it
 RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause  in  its  deliberations  to
 commemorate the 168th Anniversary of the Dominican Republic Independence
 to be celebrated on February 27, 2012; and be it further
 RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran
 smitted to various Dominican organizations in New York State.

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