New York J 199: Recognizing February 1, 2025, as National Freedom Day

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01/22/2025REPORTED TO CALENDAR FOR CONSIDERATION

01/22/2025ADOPTED

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Senate Resolution No. 199

BY: Senator PARKER

 RECOGNIZING February 1, 2025, as National Freedom
 Day

 WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize
important events which remind us of the rich and diverse heritage of our
great State and Nation; and

 WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to
recognize February 1, 2025, as National Freedom Day; and

 WHEREAS, February 1st has been designated as National Freedom Day in
the United States to celebrate and recognize the abolition of slavery;
this joyful celebration is held across New York State and America to
fittingly note the contributions of African Americans throughout history
and in all fields of endeavor; and

 WHEREAS, National Freedom Day is a time to reflect on the struggles
and victories of African Americans throughout our country's history and
to recognize their numerous valuable contributions to the protection of
our democratic society in times of war and in peace; and

 WHEREAS, In addition to freedom from slavery, National Freedom Day
recognizes America as a true symbol for freedom; it honors the signing
of a joint House and Senate Resolution by Abraham Lincoln which later
became the 13th Amendment of the United States Constitution; and

 WHEREAS, President Abraham Lincoln signed the Amendment outlawing
slavery on February 1, 1865, however, it was not ratified by the states
until December 18, 1865; and

 WHEREAS, A former slave and great leader in the community by the
name of Major Richard Robert Wright, Sr. created National Freedom Day;
and

 WHEREAS, On June 30, 1948, President Harry Truman signed a bill
proclaiming February 1st as the first official National Freedom Day in
the United States; and

 WHEREAS, On this day throughout our great State and Nation, many
towns have festivals and celebrations, reflecting on the freedoms the
United States honors, as well as reflecting on and appreciating the
goodwill of the United States; and

 WHEREAS, Events which celebrate diversity and peace contribute to
fulfilling our Nation's great legacy of equality and opportunity for
all, and do so profoundly enhance our shared commitment to freedom and
justice; now, therefore, be it

 RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
recognize February 1, 2025, as National Freedom Day.

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