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K 778

Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 15, 2025, as Paraguayan Heritage Day in the State of New York

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Jessica González-Rojas

Urges the Governor to proclaim May 15, 2025, as Paraguayan Heritage Day in New York to recognize Paraguayan-American contributions.

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Bill Summary · K 778

Summary of Bill K 778: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to Proclaim May 15, 2025, as Paraguayan Heritage Day

Overview

  • Bill Number: K 778
  • Title: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 15, 2025, as Paraguayan Heritage Day in the State of New York
  • Type: Resolution (memorializing action)
  • Status: ADOPTED
  • Introduced: June 11, 2025
  • Primary Sponsor: Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas

This measure is a non-binding resolution that seeks to urge the Governor of New York to issue a proclamation recognizing May 15, 2025, as Paraguayan Heritage Day in the state.

Purpose and Intent

  • The primary aim is ceremonial recognition of Paraguayan heritage within New York, honoring the contributions of Paraguayan-Americans to the state.
  • The resolution requests the Governor to issue a formal proclamation designating May 15, 2025, as Paraguayan Heritage Day.

Key Provisions

  • Urges/requests the Governor to proclaim May 15, 2025, as Paraguayan Heritage Day in New York.
  • Recognizes the cultural, historical, and societal contributions of Paraguayan-Americans to the state.
  • Serves as a formal statement of legislative support for celebrating Paraguayan heritage on the specified date.

Note: As a memorializing resolution, the bill does not create new laws, obligations, or fiscal expenses. It is a ceremonial act aimed at prompting a gubernatorial proclamation rather than establishing enforceable policy.

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • Paraguayan-American Community: Likely to benefit from formal recognition and heightened visibility of Paraguayan heritage in state affairs.
  • State Government: Receives a symbolic directive to issue a proclamation; no programmatic or funding changes are embedded in the bill.
  • Public and Cultural Institutions: May align events or observances around May 15 in response to the proclamation.

Procedural History and Timeline

  • Introduced: June 11, 2025
  • Actions: Referred to Calendar (June 11, 2025); ADOPTED (June 12, 2025) — appear as two entries for calendar referral and two for adoption in the legislative records.
  • Current Status: Adopted; the resolution has been forwarded to the Governor for consideration of a proclamation.

Additional Notes

  • Sponsor: Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas (primary)
  • The measure is a ceremonial resolution, focusing on recognition rather than creating enforceable policy or budgetary changes. The practical effect is to encourage the Governor to proclaim May 15, 2025, as Paraguayan Heritage Day.

If you’d like, I can add a brief comparison to similar heritage-day resolutions in New York or adjacent states for context.

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

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