Senate Resolution No. 439
BY: Senator LIU
COMMEMORATING the 2021 Young People's Festival in
recognition of the 101st Anniversary of the Birth of
Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the Father of the
Nation of Bangladesh
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
pay just tribute to the cultural heritage of the ethnic groups which
comprise and contribute to the richness and diversity of the communities
of the State of New York; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to
commemorate the 2021 Annual Young People's Festival, now in its 5th
year, in recognition of its celebration of the 101st Anniversary of the
Birth of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the Father of the Nation of
Bangladesh, and the 50th Anniversary of the Independence of Bangladesh;
and
WHEREAS, This year, on the occasion of the 101st Birthday of the
Father of the Nation of Bangladesh, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman,
who was born on March 17, 1920, and the 50th Anniversary of the
Independence of Bangladesh, the Muktadhara Foundation will host a
virtual Young People's Festival on Wednesday, March 17, 2021, which will
include thematic discussions, seminars and public forums; and
WHEREAS, The focus of the 2021 Young People's Festival is to connect
the members of the Bangladesh community, especially the new generation
of Bangladeshi-Americans, with the history and culture of Bangladesh and
locate a multicultural purpose of their life and work in the United
States; and
WHEREAS, The month of March is significant to the Bangladeshi
community in many other ways; in conjunction with the anniversary of the
birth of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, March 17th is also
Children's Day in Bangladesh; and
WHEREAS, In addition, March 26th is the Anniversary of Bangladesh's
Independence; the year 2021, will mark the 50th Anniversary, which will
be observed with a myriad of events; and
WHEREAS, In 1971, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, along with
other freedom fighters, diligently worked to gain independence from
Pakistan; on March 7th of that year, Bangabandhu gave a famous speech at
the Ramna Racecourse calling for non-cooperation, and on March 26th,
independence was officially declared; and
WHEREAS, It is the intent of this Legislative Body to honor those
organizations and individuals of significance who add strength, vigor,
and inspiration to the ethnic diversity and quality of life in the
communities of this great Empire State; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is proud to acknowledge various
cultures of people who add to the overall diversity of our State and, on
this occasion, we take the opportunity to recognize the contributions
made by the Bangladeshi-American community and extend best wishes to all
of its members as they hold appropriate ceremonies to commemorate this
historic milestone; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 2021 Young People's Festival in recognition of its
celebration of the 101st Anniversary of the Birth of Bangabandhu Sheikh
Mujibur Rahman, the Father of the Nation of Bangladesh, and the 50th
Anniversary of the Independence of Bangladesh; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the Muktadhara Foundation.
