Assembly Resolution No. 466
BY: M. of A. Arroyo
MEMORIALIZING Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim
June 3-10, 2019, as Puerto Rican Heritage Week in
the State of New York
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body, in keeping with
its time-honored traditions, to recognize and pay tribute to those weeks
designated to promote ethnic pride and to enhance the profile of
cultural diversity which strengthens the fabric of the communities of
New York State; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to
memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim June 3-10, 2019, as
Puerto Rican Heritage Week in the State of New York; and
WHEREAS, The Puerto Rican Day Parade is held on the second Sunday in
June in honor of the nearly over 5.7 million inhabitants of Puerto Rico
and the people of Puerto Rican heritage or birth who reside in the
United States; and
WHEREAS, The first Puerto Rican Day Parade was held on Sunday, April
13, 1958, in Manhattan, replacing the former Hispanic Day Parade; in
1995, the parade was incorporated as part of the National Puerto Rican
Day Parade; and
WHEREAS, This auspicious parade now hosts over seven major events
throughout New York City; and
WHEREAS, This year's theme is "Un Pueblo, Muchas Voces" (One Nation,
Many Voices); and
WHEREAS, It is essential that all students learn to understand the
ethnic diversity that our country; developing ethnic literacy fosters
pride in one's own culture and a respect and appreciation for the
uniqueness of others; and
WHEREAS, Puerto Ricans have contributed to science, technology, the
arts, government and inventions; they have served valiantly to protect
our country by serving in the Armed Forces; and
WHEREAS, Puerto Rican Heritage Week honors the contributions of
Puerto Ricans who continue to make contributions towards building a
nation where people of many lands and cultures have historically come
together; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim June 3-10, 2019, as
Puerto Rican Heritage Week in the State of New York; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to The Honorable Andrew M. Cuomo, Governor of the State of
New York.