Senate Resolution No. 753 BY: Senator SEPULVEDA COMMEMORATING Dominicans in Albany, a celebratory event of empowerment, on April 9, 2025 WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and pay just tribute to the events which support the cultural heritage of the ethnic groups which comprise and contribute to the richness and diversity of the State of New York and the entirety of the Nation; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commemorate Dominicans in Albany, a celebratory event of empowerment, on Wednesday, April 9, 2025; and WHEREAS, A goal of this purposeful event is to strengthen community ties and the promotion of cultural heritage, fostering a greater understanding and appreciation of the Dominican community's role in American society; and WHEREAS, Dominicans in Albany is an event hosted by New York State's Assembly and Senate Dominican Delegation members; and WHEREAS, Dominican constituents are invited to Albany, New York on this day to participate in a variety of events aimed to empower the Dominican community, increase civic engagement, and celebrate the contributions of members of the Dominican diaspora to New York State; and WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is pleased to have this opportunity to recognize such events of significance which foster ethnic pride and exemplify the cultural diversity that represents and strengthens the fabric of the people and the State of New York; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to commemorate Dominicans in Albany, a celebratory event of empowerment, on April 9, 2025.