Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim August 24, 2025, as Ukrainian-American Heritage Day in the State of New York

This resolution asks Governor Hochul to officially designate August 24, 2025, as Ukrainian-American Heritage Day in New York State. It connects to Ukraine's independence date (August 24, 1991) and recognizes New York's large Ukrainian-American community (approximately 140,000 residents). The resolution also references New York's role in resettling Ukrainian refugees, including $21.4 million in federal aid for this purpose. It is a procedural request for the governor to make the proclamation, not a binding law.