New York J 1726: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim March 18, 2026, as Pakistani-American Business Celebration Day in the State of New York

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J01726 Summary:

BILL NOJ01726 

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BILL NOJ01726 

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03/12/2026REFERRED TO FINANCE

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Senate Resolution No. 1726

BY: Senator LIU

 MEMORIALIZING Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim
 March 18, 2026, as Pakistani-American Business
 Celebration Day in the State of New York

 WHEREAS, The Pakistani-American business community has made
significant contributions to the economic growth, job creation, and
cultural diversity of the State of New York; and

 WHEREAS, Pakistani-American entrepreneurs and business owners
operate successful enterprises throughout New York State in industries
including retail, hospitality, technology, finance, healthcare, and real
estate, strengthening local economies and revitalizing communities; and

 WHEREAS, Pakistani-American businesses serve as important economic
and cultural bridges, fostering trade, investment, and people-to-people
engagement between New York State and Pakistan; and

 WHEREAS, Strengthening and recognizing ties between the State of New
York, the Pakistani-American business community and the provinces of
Pakistan promote mutual understanding and economic collaboration; and

 WHEREAS, Pakistan's provinces of Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa,
and Balochistan offer significant opportunities for trade, investment,
innovation, and partnership with New York State, benefiting businesses,
workers, and communities in both regions; and

 WHEREAS, Pakistani-American business leaders and entrepreneurs have
also demonstrated a strong commitment to philanthropy, social
responsibility, and community service in New York State and abroad; and

 WHEREAS, It is fitting and proper to recognize and honor the
contributions of Pakistani-American businesses to the prosperity,
diversity, and economic vitality of the State of New York; now,
therefore, be it

 RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
memorialize Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim March 18, 2026, as
Pakistani-American Business Celebration Day in the State of New York and
continue to monitor and review progress in this important domain; and be
it further

 RESOLVED, That the State of New York take measures, as appropriate,
to support and promote efforts of Pakistani-American businesses to
deepen trade and investment linkages between New York and Pakistan; and
be it further

 RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the Honorable Kathy Hochul, Governor of the State of New
York; the Consulate General of Pakistan in New York City; and the
American Pakistani Advocacy Group (APAG).

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