LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 50th Annual Long Island Puerto
Rican/Hispanic Day Parade, to be held in Brentwood, New York, on June 5,
2016

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body, in keeping with its
time-honored traditions, to recognize and applaud events which foster
ethnic pride and exemplify the cultural diversity which represents and
strengthens the fabric of the communities of the State of New York; and
WHEREAS, The Long Island Puerto Rican/Hispanic Day Parade affirms the
culture, identity and self-esteem of a people; it celebrates a rich
heritage and exemplifies Hispanic history and tradition as well as the
spirit of an indomitable people; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commemorate the 50th
Annual Long Island Puerto Rican/Hispanic Day Parade, to be held on
Sunday, June 5, 2016, and to recognize, with grateful appreciation, the
contributions of Puerto Rican culture, as well as those of thousands of
Puerto Ricans, to this State and Nation; and
WHEREAS, Organized by the Teatro Experimental Yerbabruja and numerous
other organizations, the Long Island Puerto Rican/Hispanic Day Parade is
one of Long Island's largest block parties, with tens of thousands of
people coming together to celebrate the Hispanic culture; and
WHEREAS, Established in 1966, to develop an appreciation of Puerto
Rican culture, the Long Island Puerto Rican/Hispanic Day Parade is a
tribute to the unique Puerto Rican heritage and ethnicity and the role
its people play in American society; and
WHEREAS, This year's Grand Marshal is Sergio Colon, a respected leader
of various Puerto Rican social organizations in both Brentwood and
Central Islip, New York; and
WHEREAS, With just pride, this Legislative Body is pleased to recog-
nize and commend the Long Island Puerto Rican/Hispanic Day Parade,
recognizing its noble cause and exemplary dedication to preserve,
promote and encourage a true understanding and greater appreciation of
the spirit and largess of the Puerto Rican people; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 50th Annual Long Island Puerto Rican/Hispanic Day
Parade, recognizing with appreciation and anticipation, the worthy
purpose and promising vision of this event which fosters ethnic pride
and enhances the profile of cultural diversity which so strengthens the
fabric of the community of the State of New York; and be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Sergio Colon, Grand Marshal, and Margarita Espada, Executive
and Artistic Director, Teatro Experimental Yerbabruja.