BY: Senator THOMAS
LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION memorializing Governor
Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim May 2019, as Malayalee
Heritage Month in the State of
conjunction with the observance of National Asian
American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
WHEREAS, Asian and Asian-Pacific Islander Americans have contributed
greatly to the wealth and cultural
heritage of our great State of
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to memorialize
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim May 2019, as Malayalee Heritage
Month in the State of
National Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month; and
WHEREAS, Asian and Pacific Islander Americans comprise many
ethnicities and languages, and their myriad achievements embody the
American experience; and
WHEREAS, Asian and Pacific Islander Americans have fostered
enterprise to include many of our Nation's most successful and dynamic
businesses; these men and women are leaders in every aspect of American
life such as government, industry, science, medicine, the arts, our
Armed Forces, education and sports; and
WHEREAS,
all parts of the Asian continent and
WHEREAS, The Malayali people are a multi ethnic linguistic group
originating from the present-day state of Kerala
in
identified as native speakers of the Malayalam language, which is
classified as part of the Dravidian family of languages; and
WHEREAS, A large number of Malayalis have emigrated to the United
States; according to the 2012 Census, there were 644,097 people with
Malayalam heritage in the
in
WHEREAS, By recognizing the accomplishments and contributions of
Asian and Asian Pacific Americans, this great
commitment to diversity and equal opportunity for all, thereby ensuring
a bright future for all New Yorkers and Americans; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim May 2019, as Malayalee
Heritage Month in the State of
observance of National Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage
Month; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to The Honorable Andrew M. Cuomo, Governor of the State of
Senate Resolution No. 1515
BY: Senator THOMAS
COMMEMORATING the 183rd Anniversary of the
WHEREAS, Religious institutions, and the many spiritual, social and
educational benefits they confer, play a vital role in the development
of the moral fabric of a responsible citizenry; and
WHEREAS, It is the tradition of this State and this Nation to pay
tribute to those institutions and individuals who have contributed to
the ethical and spiritual values of their communities; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body takes pleasure in commemorating the
183rd Anniversary of the
and
WHEREAS, Based in the State of
missionary activity of Thomas the Apostle; and
WHEREAS, Some members of
the
Marthomites, branched out and settled in the
continue to follow their ancient customs, traditions and worship; and
WHEREAS, The Mar Thoma Church stands on the threshold of tomorrow,
prepared to meet the challenges of the coming decades while retaining
that spiritual resolve which characterizes its past; and
WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to take note of
enduring religious institutions and to bring such institutions to the
attention of the people of this
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 183rd Anniversary of the Malankara Mar Thoma Syrian
belief in those values which enhance the dignity and purpose of life;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the