Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim August 14, 2025, as Pakistan Independence Day in the State of New York
This is a ceremonial resolution (not a bill) requesting Governor Hochul to officially recognize August 14, 2025, as Pakistan Independence Day in New York State. It asks the Governor to issue a proclamation commemorating Pakistan's independence from British rule on August 14, 1947. The resolution acknowledges New York's large Pakistani diaspora community and their cultural contributions. As a symbolic gesture, it has no legal effect or direct impact on policies or residents.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
Apr 2025
Assembly Passage
Apr 2025
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Apr 1, 2025
Last action Apr 2, 2025
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Assembly by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
2
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Apr 2, 2025
Lower · Passed
ADOPTED
lower
Apr 1, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO CALENDAR
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Jenifer Rajkumar
DDemocratic
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