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J 1966

Commemorating Dominican and Dominican American Mother s Day

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Kevin Parker

Commemorates Dominican and Dominican American Mothers Day and sets the observance on the last Sunday in May (May 31, 2026).

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Bill Summary · J 1966

Summary: Senate Resolution No. 1966 (2025-2026) – Commemorating Dominican and Dominican American Mother's Day

Purpose and intent

  • Recognizes and commends Dominican and Dominican American mothers and their cultural contributions.
  • Establishes and observes Dominican and Dominican American Mother’s Day, celebrated annually on the last Sunday in May; for 2026, observation date is May 31.
  • Affirms the importance of mothers, grandmothers, and maternal figures within the Dominican and Dominican-American communities, and their role in strengthening families and communities.
  • Expresses pride in the Dominican and Dominican-American community’s contributions to New York State, with particular note of New York City.

Key provisions and changes

  • Formal declaration by the New York State Senate to commemorate Dominican and Dominican American Mother’s Day.
  • Sets the annual observance date as the last Sunday in May, with a specified date for 2026 (May 31).
  • Encourages recognition of the cultural tradition in the Dominican Republic and among the diaspora.
  • Directs that a copy of the resolution be transmitted to representatives of the Dominican and Dominican-American community as a token of esteem.

Affected parties and impact

  • Primary: Dominican and Dominican American mothers, families, and community organizations within New York State.
  • Broad impact: Elevates cultural appreciation and awareness of Dominican heritage within state government and communities; may influence cultural events, scholarships, or community programming aligned with Dominican heritage.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduced and sponsored by Senator Parker (co-sponsor noted as Kevin Parker).
  • Status updates:
    • Referred to the Senate Finance Committee on April 24, 2026.
    • Reported to Calendar for consideration on April 28, 2026.
    • Adopted on April 28, 2026.
  • This is a commemorative resolution (non-binding) intended to formally acknowledge and honor a cultural observance rather than to enact statutory changes or funding.

Additional context

  • The resolution frames the commemoration as part of the Legislature’s broader practice of recognizing cultural observances that highlight contributions of diverse communities.
  • It emphasizes the social and civic importance of Dominican and Dominican American mothers in the state’s cultural fabric.

If you’d like, I can provide a one-page quick-read version or compare this resolution to similar commemorations for other cultural Mother’s Day observances.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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