LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending the Norwegian-American 17th of May
Committee of Greater New York upon the occasion of their 59th Annual
Norwegian Constitution Day Parade to be held in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn on
Sunday, May 16, 2010

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize that the
quality and character of life in the communities across New York State
are reflective of the concerns and dedicated efforts of those organiza-
tions and individuals who would devote themselves to the welfare of the
community and its citizenry; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and fully in accord with its long-
standing traditions, it is the intent of this Legislative Body to honor
the Norwegian-American 17th of May Committee as they host the 59th Annu-
al Norwegian Constitution Day Parade, in accordance with the commem-
oration of the 196th Anniversary of the signing of Norway's Constitu-
tion; and
WHEREAS, Each year, Bay Ridge is host to the Norwegian Constitution
Day Parade along Fifth Avenue, and in accordance with their tradition of
annual themes, Norwegian-American 17th of May Committee has authored the
2010 theme to be "Yes, We Love This Country"; and
WHEREAS, The Parade, which is filled with both musical and marching
bands as well as dancers and entertainment of various kinds, is a
special celebration of culture for Brooklyn, for New York City, and for
New York State; and
WHEREAS, This year marks the 59th Anniversary of the Norwegian Consti-
tution Day Parade, and Norman Julius "Boomer" Esiason has been selected
to serve as its Grand Marshal; this auspicious event continues to
attract more and more spectators each year and has become one of New
York City's most notable attractions held in the month of May; and
WHEREAS, The Parade provides an opportunity for a grand celebration of
Norwegian heritage, which features guest appearances by the annual
winner of the Miss Norway contest and the Consul General's Office of
Norway; and
WHEREAS, A Norwegian Constitution Day Parade reflects and records the
ongoing history of the United States and Norway, and provides an oppor-
tunity for people of all generations to assemble in ethnic pride and
pageantry; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend the Norwegian-American 17th of May Committee of Greater New York
upon the occasion of their 59th Annual Norwegian Constitution Day Parade
to be held in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn on Sunday, May 16, 2010; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Norwegian-American 17th of May Committee of Greater New
York.