Assembly ResolutionChaptered/Signed
K 721: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim June 2025, as Caribbean Heritage Month in the State of New York
What K 721 does, verified September 28, 2025
The resolution aims to recognize and pay tribute to the cultural heritage of ethnic groups in the state of New York. It is the intent to memorialize Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim June 2025 as Caribbean Heritage Month in conjunction with the observance of National Caribbean Heritage Month. This recognition is in line with the US House of Representatives' adoption of Caribbean Heritage Month in 2005. The month aims to remind Americans of the importance of diversity and the significant contributions of Caribbean immigrants to shaping the American dream. The resolution seeks to promote awareness of the rich and diverse heritage of the state and nation.
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Quick answers about K 721
- What is the current status of K 721?
- As of September 28, 2025, K 721 is recorded as "Chaptered/Signed": it has been signed by the Governor and chaptered into law. The last recorded action, on June 9, 2025, was "adopted".
- Did K 721 pass?
- Yes. K 721 passed both houses and was signed into law (last action June 9, 2025). New York laws take effect on the date written into the bill, often immediately on signing or a set number of days afterward.
- Who wrote K 721, and where is it now?
- K 721 was authored by Asm. Jaime Williams.
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| Jun. 09, 2025 | adopted |
| Jun. 06, 2025 | referred to calendar |
Latest bill textIntroduced version, June 6, 2025 · 324 words
Assembly Resolution No. 721 BY: M. of A. Williams MEMORIALIZING Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim June 2025, as Caribbean Heritage Month in the State of New York WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and pay just tribute to the cultural heritage of the ethnic groups which comprise and contribute to the richness and diversity of the community of the State of New York; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in keeping with its time-honored traditions, it is the intent of this Legislative Body to memorialize Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim June 2025, as Caribbean Heritage Month in the State of New York, in conjunction with the observance of National Caribbean Heritage Month; and WHEREAS, Caribbean Heritage Month commemoration was adopted by the United States House of Representatives in 2005, to recognize the significance of Caribbean people and their descendants in the history and culture of the United States; and WHEREAS, The resolution passed the Senate in February of 2006, and President George H.W. Bush issued the proclamation in June of the same year; and WHEREAS, Since the declaration, the White House has issued an annual proclamation recognizing June as Caribbean-American Heritage Month; and WHEREAS, The commemoration of Caribbean-American Heritage Month aims to remind Americans that our greatness lies in our diversity; Caribbean immigrants from founding father, Alexander Hamilton, to journalist, Malcolm Gladwell, have helped to shape the American dream; and WHEREAS, It is the practice of this Legislative Body to recognize those important months which remind us of the rich and diverse heritage of our great State and Nation; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to memorialize Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim June 2025, as Caribbean Heritage 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.
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