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K 474

Welcoming the descendants of the Chinese American Transcontinental Railroad workers to the Legislative Chambers in Albany, New York on May 14, 2025

2025 Regular Session Introduced by William Colton and 1 co-sponsor

Ceremonial NYS resolution welcoming descendants of Chinese American Transcontinental Railroad workers to Albany on May 14, 2025, recognizing their contributions; no new funds.

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Bill Summary · K 474

Summary of New York State Assembly Resolution K 474

Overview

Resolution K 474 is a ceremonial, non-piscal resolution adopted by the New York State Legislature. Introduced on May 12, 2025 and adopted the same day, the measure formally welcomes the descendants of Chinese American Transcontinental Railroad workers to the Legislative Chambers in Albany on May 14, 2025. Primary sponsorship is by William Colton, with Grace Lee listed as a cosponsor.

Purpose and Intent

  • Recognize and honor the historical contributions of Chinese American laborers who built the Transcontinental Railroad.
  • Acknowledge the sacrifices and challenges faced by these workers and their families.
  • Facilitate a respectful, ceremonial gathering in which descendants are welcomed to the Legislative Chambers as part of a commemorative observance.

Key Provisions

  • Formal expression of welcome and acknowledgment by the Legislature to the descendants of Chinese American Transcontinental Railroad workers.
  • Authorization for attendance or participation of the invited descendants in the Legislative Chambers on the specified date (May 14, 2025) as part of the ceremonial event.
  • Emphasis on inclusivity, historical recognition, and the importance of remembering contributions that are integral to the state’s and nation’s history.
  • Likely guidance for ceremonial arrangements and coordination with legislative staff to ensure proper observance (exact procedural details not provided in the summary).

Affected Parties and Impact

  • Primary beneficiaries: Descendants of Chinese American Transcontinental Railroad workers.
  • Broader impact: Elevates awareness of immigrant labor contributions within New York’s history and supports inclusive narrative in state government.
  • Fiscal/legal impact: As a resolution, it is ceremonial in nature and does not enact law or authorize new expenditures.

Procedural History and Timeline

  • Introduced: May 12, 2025.
  • Adopted: May 12, 2025.
  • Scheduled event: May 14, 2025, in Albany, New York.
  • Status: ADOPTED, signaling formal approval by the Legislature.

Sponsorship

  • Primary Sponsor: William Colton
  • Cosponsor: Grace Lee

Note

This summary reflects the information provided. As a ceremonial resolution, K 474 serves to publicly recognize and welcome a specific community to a legislative observance without creating substantive legal or fiscal changes.

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

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