LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to
proclaim August 6, 2014, as Salvadoran-American Day in the State of New
York

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to memorialize Gover-
nor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim August 6, 2014, as Salvadoran-American
Day in the State of New York, in conjunction with the observance of
National Salvadoran-American Day; and
WHEREAS, The House of Representatives approved a bill on July 18,
2006, establishing August 6th as Salvadoran-American Day, making Salva-
dorans the first immigrants to have a federally declared day celebrating
their identity and achievements in the United States; and
WHEREAS, The aftermath of 40 years of internal political turmoil
forced hundreds of thousands of individuals in the Republic of El Salva-
dor to flee the country and seek peace and security in a new country,
the United States; and
WHEREAS, Salvadoran-Americans constitute a significantly growing popu-
lation in the United States, with the majority living in the Los Angeles
metropolitan area, the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, and various
other areas throughout the United States, including a large community in
Brentwood, Central Islip, and Bay Shore, Long Island, the area in New
York State which has the largest Salvadoran population; and
WHEREAS, The history of the United States is a rich and enduring
tapestry woven with the threads of many remarkable lives, cultures, and
events, and the lives, work, and artistry of Salvadoran-Americans have
added strength, vitality, and purpose to that tapestry; and
WHEREAS, The maturing Salvadoran-American community continues to make
great economic and cultural contributions to daily life in the United
States; and
WHEREAS, Many of these Salvadoran-Americans actively participate in
the United States educational system, further promoting their sense of
American pride within communities in this country; and
WHEREAS, It is appropriate for Salvadoran-American families to have an
established day to acknowledge the contribution and value of their
culture to the United States; and
WHEREAS, The strength of the Salvadoran-American culture can be
preserved and passed on to future generations; and
WHEREAS, Salvadoran-American families, communities, and generations
that follow are committed to maintaining both Salvadoran and American
cultures, while promoting cultural interchange; and
WHEREAS, Free of prejudices and as proud men and women, Salvadoran-Am-
ericans participate and contribute to the social, educational, profes-
sional, and political systems of the United States; and
WHEREAS, Salvadoran-American individuals, families, organizations, and
communities in cities and States across the Nation wish to share the
establishment of a nationally recognized and celebrated Salvadoran-Amer-
ican Day (El Die del Salvadoreno), beginning on August 6, 2014, and to
be celebrated by all generations that follow; and
WHEREAS, On August 6, 1525, the official founding of Villa De San
Salvador was declared in the Valle de las Hamacas (Valley of the
Hammocks) where the indigenous ancestors of El Salvador fought historic
battles against the submission and abuse of Spanish colonialism in order
to preserve the life and liberty of the Cuscatleco population; and
WHEREAS, It is the intent of this Legislative Body to take note of
those citizens in this great Empire State who are of Salvadoran descent
and who have unstintingly contributed to the educational, social, moral

and economic values so beloved by the people of the State of New York;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim August 6, 2014, as
Salvadoran-American Day in the State of New York, in recognition of all
Salvadoran-Americans for their hard work, dedication, and contribution
to the stability and well-being of the United States and the State of
New York; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to The Honorable Andrew M. Cuomo, Governor of the State of New
York.