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J 928

Commemorating the 2025 Haitian Heritage Month Flags Celebration hosted by Centre Culturel, Spirituel et Traditionnel and Brooklyn's Little Haiti

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Kevin Parker

Ceremonial resolution recognizing and supporting the 2025 Haitian Heritage Month Flags Celebration in Brooklyn, honoring the organizers and promoting Haitian culture.

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Bill Summary · J 928

Summary of Bill J 928: Commemorating the 2025 Haitian Heritage Month Flags Celebration

Overview and Status

  • Bill: J 928
  • Title: Commemorating the 2025 Haitian Heritage Month Flags Celebration hosted by Centre Culturel, Spirituel et Traditionnel and Brooklyn's Little Haiti
  • Classification: Resolution (ceremonial)
  • Status: ADOPTED
  • Introduced: May 2, 2025
  • Primary Sponsor: Kevin S. Parker
  • Legislative Actions:
    • 2025-05-02: REFERRED TO FINANCE
    • 2025-05-06: REPORTED TO CALENDAR FOR CONSIDERATION
    • 2025-05-06: ADOPTED

Purpose and Intent

J 928 is a ceremonial resolution recognizing and commemorating the 2025 Haitian Heritage Month Flags Celebration organized by Centre Culturel, Spirituel et Traditionnel and Brooklyn’s Little Haiti in Brooklyn. The resolution expresses appreciation for Haitian culture, history, and contributions to the community and affirms the City/legislative body’s support for Haitian Heritage Month activities and related cultural programming.

Key Provisions

  • Official recognition of the 2025 Haitian Heritage Month Flags Celebration and the organizing partners (Centre Culturel, Spirituel et Traditionnel; Brooklyn’s Little Haiti).
  • A statement of support for Haitian Heritage Month and for events, exhibits, and programming that promote Haitian culture and history within the city.
  • A call for awareness and participation by residents and local institutions, highlighting the value of cultural diversity and inclusion.
  • Formal acknowledgment by the adopting body of the community organizations’ roles and contributions to Brooklyn’s cultural landscape.

Affected Parties and Impact

  • Affected groups: Haitian community organizations, participants, volunteers, and residents of Brooklyn, particularly in or associated with Little Haiti.
  • Impact: The resolution is ceremonial and symbolic. It does not specify funding or new legal obligations. Its effect is to publicly recognize and honor the event and its organizers, encouraging broader community engagement and cultural awareness.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduced on May 2, 2025 and referred to the Finance committee.
  • On May 6, 2025, moved to the calendar for consideration and adopted.
  • The rapid progression (referral to finance, followed by calendar action and adoption within days) reflects a routine ceremonial acknowledgment rather than a policy or appropriation measure.

Background/Context (Not in Text)

  • Haitian Heritage Month is typically celebrated to honor Haitian culture, history, and contributions to the community.
  • The bill foregrounds Brooklyn’s Little Haiti as a center of Haitian cultural activity and acknowledges local cultural organizations’ role in hosting such celebrations.

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