K 398: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 2025, as Celebrate Diversity Month in the State of New York

 Assembly Resolution No. 398 BY: M. of A. Sayegh MEMORIALIZING Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 2025, as Celebrate Diversity Month in the State of New York WHEREAS, It is the practice of this Legislative Body to recognize the vast diversity that makes up our wonderful State; celebrating diversity in our state means embracing all the cultures and traditions that come from all over the world; 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 April 2025, as Celebrate Diversity Month in the State of New York, in conjunction with the observance of National Celebrate Diversity Month; and WHEREAS, New York State continues to be known as a leader in the fight for inclusion and equality; it is crucial that we uplift our minority communities who face discrimination in different ways, to make all feel included and welcome in New York State; and WHEREAS, Diversity is inclusive of varying races, genders, religions, abilities, and other groups who face barriers to full and equal participation in the workforce and our communities; celebrating diverse groups enriches our lives to understand different perspectives; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to memorialize Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 2025, as Celebrate Diversity Month 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.