Senate Resolution No. 2555

BY: Senator MARTINS

COMMEMORATING the 10th Anniversary of the Town of
Mineola's Portugal Day Parade

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

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commemorate the
10th Anniversary of the Town of Mineola's Portugal Day Parade; and

WHEREAS, The 10th Annual Portugal Day Parade, in conjunction with
the New York Portuguese American Leadership Conference, is hosted on
Portugal's National Day and is celebrated on the 9th of June; and

WHEREAS, Portuguese citizens and emigrants throughout the world
celebrate Portugal Day and the date commemorates the death of national
literary icon, Luis de Camoes, who died on June 10, 1580; and

WHEREAS, The New York Portuguese American Leadership Council, is a
nonprofit organization that serves to empower the Portuguese community
through advocacy, education, and networking; they aim to preserve and
promote Portuguese culture and heritage, while also promoting economic
and social development within the community; and

WHEREAS, It is the intent of this Legislative Body to recognize and
commend cultural events which symbolize the historical, social, and
cultural development of this great State and embody the spirit of the
principles upon which this Nation was founded; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 10th Anniversary of the Town of Mineola's Portugal Day
Parade; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the Town of Mineola.