REMARKS
Recognizing cultural celebrations and commemorating tragic events
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Speaker Adams acknowledges various cultural celebrations and commemorates tragic events that have impacted the city.
- Haitian Independence Day on January 1st is recognized
- Three Kings Day celebration on January 6th is mentioned
- The speaker commemorates the 3rd anniversary of the Twin Parks Northwest building fire
- Adams emphasizes the council's continued focus on strengthening fire safety measures
Adrienne E. Adams
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January 1st was not just the first day of the new year, but also Haitian independence day.
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This day commemorates Haiti's liberation from colonial rule in 18/04 as the world's 1st black led republic.
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To our members of Haitian descent and all Haitian New Yorkers, I hope you had a wonderful celebration.
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2 days ago, we celebrated 3 kings day, a significant holiday also known as the feast of epiphany.
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It is a day of gathering with family members, exchanging gifts and shared meals.
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I hope everyone who celebrates had a great 3 kings day.
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Tomorrow marks the solemn 3rd anniversary of the Twin Parks Northwest building fire that claimed the lives of 17 New Yorkers, including 8 children in the Bronx.
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Our city will always remember the families and communities impacted by this tragedy, and we must continue to support them.
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As a council, we continue to focus on strengthening fire safety measures in New York City to prevent future deadly fires like this from ever happening again.