New York J 1188: Congratulating Ruth A. Wojcieski upon the occasion of celebrating her 100th Birthday

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J01188 Summary:

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06/06/2025REFERRED TO FINANCE

06/10/2025REPORTED TO CALENDAR FOR CONSIDERATION

06/10/2025ADOPTED

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Senate Resolution No. 1188

BY: Senator PARKER

 COMMEMORATING the 54th Annual International
 African Arts Festival to be held from July 4-6,
 2025, and recognizing its enduring contributions to
 cultural preservation and community enrichment

 WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
celebrate those longstanding cultural institutions and public events
that affirm the rich heritage, artistic excellence, and social vitality
of New York's diverse communities; and

 WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is proud to commemorate
the 54th Annual International African Arts Festival (IAAFestival), to be
held from July 4-6, 2025, in Brooklyn, New York; and

 WHEREAS, The IAAFestival began in 1971 as a modest cultural event
and has since grown into one of the most anticipated celebrations of
African culture in the nation, serving as a vibrant platform for
traditional and contemporary expressions of African and diasporic
identity; and

 WHEREAS, The theme of the 2025 IAAFestival, "Dugagu - Resist,"
powerfully affirms the enduring spirit of cultural resistance and the
necessity of preserving African heritage and autonomy in the face of
systemic oppression, historical erasure, and ongoing injustice; and

 WHEREAS, For over five decades, the IAAFestival has transformed
public parks into outdoor cultural sanctuaries, offering dynamic
programming in music, dance, spoken word, theater, visual arts, fashion,
culinary traditions, and global marketplaces that uplift the legacy and
future of African peoples; and

 WHEREAS, The IAAFestival's stages have welcomed legendary performers
including Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, The Mighty Sparrow, Blue Magic, Steel
Pulse, KRS-One, Lauryn Hill, India.Arie, and countless others whose
artistry has inspired generations and contributed to the global cultural
landscape; and

 WHEREAS, The IAAFestival's success is a reflection of the dedication
of its board, consultants, seasonal staff, and volunteers who labor year
after year to create a space for celebration, education,
intergenerational dialogue, and economic empowerment; and

 WHEREAS, Through its celebration of African resilience and
resistance, the IAAFestival remains a vital force for cultural
affirmation, racial justice, and communal pride within Brooklyn and
beyond; and

 WHEREAS, It is fitting that this Legislative Body recognize the 54th
Annual International African Arts Festival for its commitment to the
arts, cultural sovereignty, and community enrichment; now, therefore, be
it

 RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 54th Annual International African Arts Festival and its
2025 theme, "Dugagu - Resist," and to commend all those who make this
extraordinary celebration possible; and be it further

 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the organizers of the International African Arts Festival
in recognition of its 54th anniversary and steadfast service to the
community.

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