Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim October 2025, as Czech-American Heritage Month in the State of New York

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Karl Brabenec

Urges Gov. Hochul to proclaim October 2025 as Czech-American Heritage Month in New York; ceremonial, no funding, recognizes Czech-American communities and culture.

ADOPTED

Summary: Bill K 676 — Memorializing Governor Hochul to Proclaim October 2025 as Czech-American Heritage Month (New York)

Overview

Bill K 676 is a ceremonial, non-fiscal resolution that would memorialize the Governor of New York to proclaim October 2025 as Czech-American Heritage Month in the State of New York. The bill is classified as a resolution and does not create new laws or funding obligations. The measure has been adopted by the Legislature.

Purpose and Intent

The core aim is to recognize and honor Czech-American heritage, contributions, and culture within New York.

Specifically, it requests the Governor to issue a proclamation designating October 2025 as Czech-American Heritage Month statewide.

Key Provisions

Memorialization request: The resolution would urge Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim October 2025 as Czech-American Heritage Month in New York.

Scope: The proclamation would be intended to acknowledge Czech-American history and culture and likely to encourage related events and educational activities throughout the state during October 2025.

Nature of the bill: As a memorializing resolution, it serves as a formal expression of the Legislature’s sentiment and a request to the Executive to issue a proclamation.

Legislative History and Status

Introduced: June 4, 2025.

Legislative actions:

June 4, 2025: Referred to Calendar.
June 5, 2025: Adopted (two entries recorded for the same action).

Current status: ADOPTED. The adoption indicates approval by the Legislature and submission of the request to the Governor for proclamation.

Sponsor: Karl Brabenec (primary sponsor).

Sponsor

Primary Sponsor: Assemblymember Karl Brabenec.

Impact and Stakeholders

Affected parties: Czech-American communities in New York, cultural organizations, educators, and the broader public who may participate in or benefit from heritage awareness activities.

Governmental impact: No changes to statutory law or state funding. The resolution serves to prompt a gubernatorial proclamation, which is an executive action rather than legislative mandate.

Timelines: If the Governor concurs, a proclamation would designate October 2025 as Czech-American Heritage Month, guiding statewide acknowledgment and potential events during that period.

Additional Notes

This bill is ceremonial in nature and does not alter state policy or budgets.

The effectiveness depends on the Governor’s issuance of the proclamation following legislative adoption.