Senate Resolution No. 753
BY: Senator SEPULVEDA
COMMEMORATING Dominicans in Albany, a celebratory
event of empowerment, on April 9, 2025
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
pay just tribute to the events which support the cultural heritage of
the ethnic groups which comprise and contribute to the richness and
diversity of the State of New York and the entirety of the Nation; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to
commemorate Dominicans in Albany, a celebratory event of empowerment, on
Wednesday, April 9, 2025; and
WHEREAS, A goal of this purposeful event is to strengthen community
ties and the promotion of cultural heritage, fostering a greater
understanding and appreciation of the Dominican community's role in
American society; and
WHEREAS, Dominicans in Albany is an event hosted by New York State's
Assembly and Senate Dominican Delegation members; and
WHEREAS, Dominican constituents are invited to Albany, New York on
this day to participate in a variety of events aimed to empower the
Dominican community, increase civic engagement, and celebrate the
contributions of members of the Dominican diaspora to New York State;
and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is pleased to have this opportunity
to recognize such events of significance which foster ethnic pride and
exemplify the cultural diversity that represents and strengthens the
fabric of the people and the State of New York; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate Dominicans in Albany, a celebratory event of empowerment, on
April 9, 2025.