Commemorating Marcus Garvey's Birthday on August 17, 2024

This is a ceremonial Senate Resolution (not a bill) honoring Marcus Garvey, a Jamaican-born Black nationalist leader. It directs the New York State Legislature to pause its proceedings on August 17, 2024, to commemorate his birthday and recognize his historical contributions to Black economic empowerment and civil rights movements. The resolution has no legal effect or direct impact on constituents, as it solely serves to acknowledge Garvey's legacy through a formal legislative observance. It was adopted by the Senate on January 28, 2025.