J 1020: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 19, 2025, as Italian American Day in the State of New York

 Senate Resolution No. 1020 BY: Senator MATTERA MEMORIALIZING Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 19, 2025, as Italian American Day in the State of New York WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body, in keeping with its time-honored traditions, to recognize celebrations which foster ethnic pride and 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 Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 19, 2025, as Italian American Day in the State of New York; and WHEREAS, Italian American Day is a joyous celebration of culture, civic conviviality and other merriment, held annually throughout the State of New York, in commemoration of the Republic of Italy's National Holiday, "Festa Della Repubblica Italiana," Italy's 4th of July; this festive day will be the 52nd Anniversary of Italian American Day; and WHEREAS, Festa Della Repubblica Italiana, a national holiday in Italy, marks the day when Italy voted, after World War II and fascism, to become a democratic republic; and WHEREAS, Italian American Day celebrates 52 years of the heritage of Italy's glorious historical past, the wealth of its present, and the opportunities of its future; and WHEREAS, This auspicious day provides an opportunity to celebrate the significant contributions of Italian Americans so that all people may know and appreciate Italian history and traditions, and of the role Italian Americans have played, and will continue to play, in our society; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to memorialize Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 19, 2025, as Italian American Day in the State of New York; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to The Honorable Kathy Hochul, Governor of the State of New York.