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Council Member Brooks-Powers introduces resolution to designate October as Jamaican Heritage Month
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Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers introduces Resolution 518, which designates October as Jamaican Heritage Month in New York City. She emphasizes the importance of recognizing Jamaica's rich history and the contributions of Jamaican immigrants to the city and beyond.
- Brooks-Powers identifies herself as the proud daughter of Jamaican immigrants
- She acknowledges the presence of Jamaica's Consul General to New York, Elsie Wilson
- The council member thanks Chair Rivera, Speaker Adams, and co-sponsors for their support and encourages everyone to vote in favor of the resolution
Selvena N. Brooks-Powers
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Thank you, majority leader.
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It is such an honor to to be before my colleague today as the proud daughter of Jamaican immigrants and taxpayer support on Resolution 5 18, which designates October as Jamaican Heritage month in New York City.
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By establishing Jamaican Heritage month in New York City, we recognize a rich history and enduring legacy of Jamaica and honor the incredible contributions Jamaica's have made both here and around the world.
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I am again proud to introduce this leg legislation and look forward to celebrating Jamaican heritage, not only this October, but for years to come in New York City.
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I'd like to acknowledge that we are joined today by Jamaica's counsel general to New York, Elsie and Wilson.
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I'd also like to thank chair Rivera, speaker Adams, and our co sponsors for their support I encourage everyone to vote in favor.
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Thank you.
