Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 18, 2026, as Italian American Day in the State of New York

Senate Resolution No. 2054

BY: Senator MATTERA

        MEMORIALIZING  Governor  Kathy  Hochul to proclaim
        May 18, 2026, as Italian American Day in  the  State
        of New York

  WHEREAS,  It  is the sense of this Legislative Body, in keeping with
its time-honored traditions,  to  recognize  celebrations  which  foster
ethnic  pride  and  enhance  the  profile  of  cultural  diversity which
strengthens the fabric of the communities of New York State; and

  WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and  in  full  accord  with  its
long-standing  traditions,  this  Legislative  Body  is  justly proud to
memorialize Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 18, 2026,  as  Italian
American Day in the State of New York; and

  WHEREAS,  Italian  American  Day is a joyous celebration of culture,
civic conviviality and other merriment,  held  annually  throughout  the
State  of New York on May 18, 2026; this year marks the 53rd Anniversary
of Italian American Day; and

  WHEREAS, This festive day in New York State precedes the Republic of
Italy's national holiday, "Festa Della Repubblica  Italiana,"  which  is
celebrated in Italy annually on June 2; and

  WHEREAS,  Festa  Della  Repubblica Italiana marks the day when Italy
voted, after World War II and fascism, to become a democratic  republic;
and

  WHEREAS, Italian American Day celebrates 53 years of the heritage of
Italy's  glorious  historical  past,  the wealth of its present, and the
opportunities of its future; and

  WHEREAS, This auspicious day provides an  opportunity  to  celebrate
the  significant  contributions  of Italian Americans so that all people
may know and appreciate Italian history and traditions, and of the  role
Italian  Americans  have  played,  and  will  continue  to  play, in our
society; now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its  deliberations  to
memorialize  Governor  Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 18, 2026, as Italian
American Day in the State of New York; and be it further

  RESOLVED, That a copy of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted  to The Honorable Kathy Hochul, Governor of the State of New
York.