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J 1224: Commending the West Indian American Day Carnival Association upon the occasion of hosting its 2025 Labor Day Carnival Festivals, to be held August 28 September 1, 2025
What J 1224 does, verified September 28, 2025
The legislative body is commending the West Indian American Day Carnival Association for hosting its 2025 Labor Day Carnival festivals. This celebration is one of the largest Caribbean cultural events in North America, welcoming over one and three million participants. The festival features music, masquerade, and community pride, showcasing colorful costumes and performances. It also highlights the contributions of Caribbean immigrants to New York's cultural tapestry, supporting local businesses and arts. The carnival supports community uplift through education, arts, and health initiatives, and is a significant force for community development. The legislative body is expressing its highest regard and appreciation for the association and all participants, organizers, and volunteers involved in the festival.
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Quick answers about J 1224
- What is the current status of J 1224?
- As of September 28, 2025, J 1224 is recorded as "Introduced": it has been introduced and is waiting for its first committee hearing or floor vote. The last recorded action, on June 10, 2025, was "REFERRED TO FINANCE".
- Did J 1224 pass?
- Not yet. J 1224 has been introduced and has not passed either house.
- Who wrote J 1224, and where is it now?
- J 1224 was authored by Sen. Kevin Parker. Its committee of record is Senate Finance.
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| Jun. 10, 2025 | REFERRED TO FINANCE |
Latest bill textIntroduced version, September 1, 2025 · 325 words
Senate Resolution No. 1224 BY: Senator PARKER COMMENDING the West Indian American Day Carnival Association upon the occasion of hosting its 2025 Labor Day Carnival Festivals, to be held August 28-September 1, 2025 WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize and commend cultural celebrations that enrich our communities, strengthen unity, and honor the heritage of New Yorkers; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long standing traditions, this Legislative Body is proud to commend the West Indian American Day Carnival Association (WIADCA) upon the occasion of hosting its 2025 Labor Day Carnival Festivals, held across Labor Day Weekend, August 28 through September 1, 2025, in Brooklyn, New York; and WHEREAS, For nearly a century, the West Indian Day Carnival has grown into North America's largest Caribbean cultural celebration-welcoming between one and three million participants to its vibrant parade of music, masquerade, and community pride along Eastern Parkway; and WHEREAS, The 2025 festival will feature colorful costumes, electrifying soca, calypso, reggae, and steelpan performances, delicious Caribbean cuisine, and vibrant cultural expression-reflecting the spirit, heritage, and unity of the West Indian diaspora; and WHEREAS, Beyond revelry, the Carnival has become a significant force for education, arts, and community uplift through WIADCA's ongoing programming-including youth development, scholarships, health initiatives, and scholarships-cementing its impact year-round; and WHEREAS, The Annual Labor Day Carnival Festivals honor the contributions of Caribbean immigrants to New York's cultural tapestry and support local businesses and arts, while fostering a sense of belonging and pride across communities; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to commend the West Indian American Day Carnival Association and all participants, organizers, volunteers, and bands who bring the 2025 Labor Day Carnival Festivals to life; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to the West Indian American Day Carnival Association as an expression of highest regard and appreciation.
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