REMARKS
Council to vote on resolutions for cultural celebrations and commemorations
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Council Speaker Adrienne E. Adams introduces several resolutions for vote, focusing on cultural celebrations and commemorations. These resolutions aim to recognize various communities and achievements in New York City.
- Resolution 193: Designates October as Youth Empowerment Month
- Resolution 508: Designates October 10th as Casey Benjamin Day
- Resolution 518: Declares October as Jamaican Heritage Month
- A preconsidered resolution celebrates the New York Liberty winning the 2024 WNBA championship and declares October 20th as New York Liberty Day
Adrienne E. Adams
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Resolution 193 sponsored by council member, Natasha Williams, would designate a tober his youth empowerment month annually in the city of New York to recognize, appreciate, and celebrate the successes of young people, and their contributions to school and community life.
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Resolution 508 also sponsored by council member Williams.
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Would designate October 10th annually as Casey Benjamin Day in the city of New York to celebrate the genius of his music and his unique contributions to a variety of music genres.
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Resolution 5 18, sponsored by majority with Selvina Brooks Powers, would declare a tober as Jamaican Heritage Month, and celebration of the rich history, culture, and contributions of Jamaican communities in New York City.
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A preconceived resolution sponsored by council members Crystal Hudson and Tiffany Keban would celebrate the New York, Liberty winning the 2024 WNBA championship in their 1st in the history of the franchise.
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It would also declare October 20th as New York Liberty Day annually in the city of New York.
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We thank we applaud the liberty in this house.
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Yes, we do.
