Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim the Persian-American community's celebration of the Persian New Year, Nowruz, on March 20, 2025

This resolution requests Governor Hochul to officially recognize March 20, 2025, as "Day of Nowruz" in New York State, commemorating the Persian-American community's celebration of the Persian New Year. It is a symbolic gesture honoring cultural heritage and diversity, with no legal effect or policy changes. The resolution does not impose requirements on the Governor or create new laws, but rather formally urges her to issue the proclamation. It directly affects the Persian-American community by affirming their cultural traditions within state recognition.