Committee on Cultural Affairs, Libraries and International Relations meeting
June 30, 2026, 10:30 AM
VOTE*
The committee approved seven resolutions. They include Res 0005 commemorating the 250th anniversary of the United States and Res 0015 declaring July 2 each year as Freedom Day in the city, along with resolutions celebrating the NBA champion New York Knicks (Res 0525 and Res 0536) and one (Res 0528) calling on the state to require instruction on the history of people of African descent.
Agenda
7 items
- Res 0005-2026 Resolution commemorating the 250th anniversary of the United States of America Approved by Committee
- Res 0015-2026 Resolution declaring July 2 annually in the City of New York as Freedom Day to commemorate the anniversary of the vote of the Second Continental Congress to declare independence from Great Britain in 1776 Approved by Committee
- Res 0525-2026 Resolution celebrating the “Knicks in five” as the New York Knicks win the 2026 NBA Championship P-C Item Approved by Comm
- Res 0527-2026 Resolution commemorating the pivotal political and military role of New York City in the birth of the United States of America 250 years ago P-C Item Approved by Comm
- Res 0528-2026 Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to introduce and pass, and the Governor to sign, legislation to amend the Education Law, in relation to requiring instruction on the history, contributions, and experiences of people of African descent in public schools P-C Item Approved by Comm
- Res 0536-2026 Resolution declaring June 13 as New York Knicks Day in the City of New York to celebrate the contributions of the world-class basketball team to the City’s culture and civic identity P-C Item Approved by Comm
- Res 0537-2026 Resolution celebrating the historical documents that contributed to the birth of the United States of America and are on display at the New York Public Library as part of the nation’s 250th anniversary events P-C Item Approved by Comm