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Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 18, 2026, as Italian American Day in the State of New York
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This Senate resolution memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 18, 2026 as Italian American Day in New York State. The resolution notes that Italian American Day is an annual celebration of Italian culture, civic conviviality, and merriment, and that this year marks the 53rd Anniversary of the observance. The resolution notes that Italian American Day precedes Italy's national holiday, Festa Della Repubblica Italiana, celebrated annually on June 2, which marks when Italy voted after World War II and fascism to become a democratic republic. The resolution notes that Italian American Day celebrates the heritage of Italy's historical past, the wealth of its present, and opportunities of its future, and provides an opportunity to celebrate the significant contributions of Italian Americans to society. A copy of the resolution is to be transmitted to the Governor.
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- Mario Mattera Republican · primary
62 coauthors / cosponsors
- Joseph P. Addabbo Jr. Democratic · cosponsor
- Jake Ashby Republican · cosponsor
- Jamaal Bailey Democratic · cosponsor
- April Baskin Democratic · cosponsor
- George Borrello Republican · cosponsor
- Erik Bottcher Democratic · cosponsor
- Jabari Brisport Democratic · cosponsor
- Samra Brouk Democratic · cosponsor
- Siela Bynoe Democratic · cosponsor
- Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick Republican · cosponsor
- Stephen T. Chan Republican · cosponsor
- Cordell Cleare Democratic · cosponsor
- Leroy Comrie Democratic · cosponsor
- Jeremy Cooney Democratic · cosponsor
- Patricia Fahy Democratic · cosponsor
- Nathalia Fernandez Democratic · cosponsor
- Patrick M. Gallivan Republican · cosponsor
- Michael Gianaris Democratic · cosponsor
- Kristen Gonzalez Democratic · cosponsor
- Andrew Gounardes Democratic · cosponsor
- Joseph A. Griffo Republican · cosponsor
- Pete Harckham Democratic · cosponsor
- Pamela Helming Republican · cosponsor
- Michelle Hinchey Democratic · cosponsor
- Robert Jackson Democratic · cosponsor
- Brian Kavanagh Democratic · cosponsor
- Liz Krueger Democratic · cosponsor
- Andrew J. Lanza Republican · cosponsor
- John Liu Democratic · cosponsor
- Monica Martinez Democratic · cosponsor
- Jack M. Martins Republican · cosponsor
- Rachel May Democratic · cosponsor
- Shelley Mayer Democratic · cosponsor
- Dean Murray Republican · cosponsor
- Zellnor Myrie Democratic · cosponsor
- Peter Oberacker Republican · cosponsor
- Thomas F. O'Mara Republican · cosponsor
- Robert Ortt Republican · cosponsor
- Anthony H. Palumbo Republican · cosponsor
- Kevin S. Parker Democratic · cosponsor
- Roxanne J. Persaud Democratic · cosponsor
- Jessica Ramos Democratic · cosponsor
- Steve Rhoads Republican · cosponsor
- Gustavo Rivera Democratic · cosponsor
- Robert Rolison Republican · cosponsor
- Christopher Ryan Democratic · cosponsor
- Julia Salazar Democratic · cosponsor
- James Sanders Jr. Democratic · cosponsor
- Jessica Scarcella-Spanton Democratic · cosponsor
- Luis R. Sepúlveda Democratic · cosponsor
- José M. Serrano Democratic · cosponsor
- James Skoufis Democratic · cosponsor
- Toby Ann Stavisky Democratic · cosponsor
- Dan Stec Republican · cosponsor
- Andrea Stewart-Cousins Democratic · cosponsor
- Sam Sutton Democratic · cosponsor
- James Tedisco Republican · cosponsor
- Mark Walczyk Republican · cosponsor
- Lea Webb Democratic · cosponsor
- William Weber Republican · cosponsor
- Alexis Weik Republican · cosponsor
- Jeremy Zellner Democratic · cosponsor
Action history (3)
- May 6, 2026 REFERRED TO FINANCE · upper
- May 12, 2026 REPORTED TO CALENDAR FOR CONSIDERATION · upper
- May 12, 2026 ADOPTED · upper
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Senate Resolution No. 2054
BY: Senator MATTERA
MEMORIALIZING Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 18, 2026, as Italian American Day in the State of New York
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body, in keeping with its time-honored traditions, to recognize celebrations which foster ethnic pride and enhance the profile of cultural diversity which strengthens the fabric of the communities of New York State; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to memorialize Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 18, 2026, as Italian American Day in the State of New York; and
WHEREAS, Italian American Day is a joyous celebration of culture, civic conviviality and other merriment, held annually throughout the State of New York on May 18, 2026; this year marks the 53rd Anniversary of Italian American Day; and
WHEREAS, This festive day in New York State precedes the Republic of Italy's national holiday, "Festa Della Repubblica Italiana," which is celebrated in Italy annually on June 2; and
WHEREAS, Festa Della Repubblica Italiana marks the day when Italy voted, after World War II and fascism, to become a democratic republic; and
WHEREAS, Italian American Day celebrates 53 years of the heritage of Italy's glorious historical past, the wealth of its present, and the opportunities of its future; and
WHEREAS, This auspicious day provides an opportunity to celebrate the significant contributions of Italian Americans so that all people may know and appreciate Italian history and traditions, and of the role Italian Americans have played, and will continue to play, in our society; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to memorialize Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 18, 2026, as Italian American Day in the State of New York; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to The Honorable Kathy Hochul, Governor of the State of New York.
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