New York J 569: Mourning the death of Michael A. Fitzpatrick, former longtime Erie County Legislator, distinguished citizen and devoted member of his community

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J00569 Summary:

BILL NOJ00569 

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SAME ASNo Same As

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SPONSORRAMOS

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COSPNSRADDABBO, ASHBY, BAILEY, BASKIN, BORRELLO, BRISPORT, BROUK, BYNOE, CANZONERI-FITZPATRICK, CHAN,
 CLEARE, COMRIE, FAHY, FELDER, FERNANDEZ, GALLIVAN, GIANARIS, GONZALEZ, GOUNARDES, GRIFFO, HARCKHAM,
 HELMING, HINCHEY, HOYLMAN-SIGAL, JACKSON, KAVANAGH, KRUEGER, LANZA, LIU, MARTINEZ, MARTINS,
 MATTERA, MAY, MAYER, MURRAY, MYRIE, OBERACKER, O'MARA, ORTT, PALUMBO, PARKER, PERSAUD, RHOADS,
 RIVERA, ROLISON, RYAN C, RYAN S, SALAZAR, SANDERS, SCARCELLA-SPANTON, SEPULVEDA, SERRANO, SKOUFIS,
 STAVISKY, STEC, STEWART-COUSINS, TEDISCO, WALCZYK, WEBB, WEBER, WEIK

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BILL NOJ00569 

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03/21/2025REFERRED TO FINANCE

03/24/2025ADOPTED

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Senate Resolution No. 569

BY: Senator RAMOS

 RECOGNIZING the contributions of the Sikh
 community and commemorating the Sikh massacre of
 1984

 WHEREAS, The Sikh religion, originating in the Punjab region of
South Asia, is the fifth-largest faith in the world with over 25,000,000
followers; and

 WHEREAS, Sikhism, founded in the 15th century in the Punjab region
of South Asia, is a faith emphasizing equality, justice, selfless
service, and devotion to God; and

 WHEREAS, The Sikh community has long upheld these principles and
made invaluable contributions to societies worldwide, including in New
York State, where Sikhs have played a vital role in the social,
economic, and cultural fabric of the state; and

 WHEREAS, Sikhism is practiced by over 500,000 individuals in the
United States, and Sikhs have been part of the American fabric for more
than 120 years, arriving initially to work on farms, in lumber mills,
mines, and on the Western Pacific Railroad, and subsequently settling in
every State and territory, contributing significantly to the Nation's
social, cultural, and economic landscape across diverse fields such as
art, music, trucking, agriculture, information technology, law,
medicine, and many more; and

 WHEREAS, Sikhs have faced historical injustices, most notably in
1984 when thousands of Sikh men, women, and children were attacked and
killed in coordinated acts of violence across India including in the
capital territory of Delhi, the states of Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh,
Haryana, Uttarakhand, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Himachal
Pradesh, Rajasthan, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Tripura, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat,
Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, and Maharashtra, and India-administered Jammu
and Kashmir; and

 WHEREAS, This targeted and systematic violence has been recognized
by some human rights organizations, historians, and governments around
the world as a genocide against the Sikh people, as it sought to destroy
a religious and ethnic community through mass killings, forced
displacement, and destruction of Sikh institutions; and

 WHEREAS, The Sikh community has demonstrated resilience and strength
in the face of adversity, rebuilding their lives and continuing to
uphold the tenets of their faith, including the commitment to community
service and justice for all; and

 WHEREAS, New York State, and particularly Queens, New York, is home
to a thriving Sikh population, with numerous gurdwaras serving as
centers of worship, education, and social service, including the Sikh
Center of New York, which was established in 1972 as one of the first
Sikh institutions in the region; and

 WHEREAS, The Sikh community in New York has enriched the state
through their contributions to various fields, including business,
medicine, public service, law enforcement, and academia, while also
fostering cross-cultural understanding and engagement through interfaith
dialogue and humanitarian efforts; and

 WHEREAS, Sikhs are known for their selfless service, exemplified by
community kitchens that provide free meals to all people regardless of
background, and through charitable initiatives addressing issues such as
food insecurity, disaster relief, and social justice; and

 WHEREAS, Recognizing the horrific events of 1984 is a crucial step
toward acknowledging historical injustices, promoting awareness, and
standing in