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Council Member Tiffany Cabán's remarks on Greek Cultural Appreciation and Independence Day resolution
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Council Member Tiffany Cabán expresses her support for the resolution declaring March 25 as Greek Cultural Appreciation and Independence Day in New York City. She highlights the significance of Greek immigrants and Greek Americans in the city, particularly in her district of Astoria.
- Cabán mentions that about 70,000 Greek New Yorkers are crucial members of the city.
- She explains the historical significance of March 25 for the Greek community.
- The resolution aims to recognize the Greek community's contributions and the bond between Greece and the United States.
Tiffany Cabán
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Thank you very much, chair.
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Today, I'm I'm proud that this resolution is being heard, alongside, majority leader Amanda Farias declaring March 25 cultural Greek Cultural Appreciation and Independence Day.
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This resolution honors Greeks Greece's fight for independence and the enormous impact Greek immigrants and Greek Americans have had in our city.
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Since the turn of the twentieth century, many thousands of Greek immigrants have made their way to New York City, and a significant number of them have found a home in the heart of my district, Astoria.
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Today, about 70,000 Greek New Yorkers are crucial members of our city.
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March 25 is the day on which the Greek people celebrate the Greek revolution of eighteen twenty one and greet each other by saying, which means live many years.
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Today, we recognize the Greek community in my district, the deep bond between Greece and The United States, and the social and cultural contributions of Greek Americans in New York City.
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So, and thank you very much.
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Thanks, chair.