Senate Resolution No. 1318

BY: Senator GOLDEN

COMMENDING the Norwegian-American 17th of May
Committee of Greater New York upon the occasion of
hosting its 65th Annual Norwegian Constitution Day
Parade on May 21, 2017

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
acclaim 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; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to
commend the Norwegian-American 17th of May Committee of Greater New York
upon the occasion of hosting its 65th Annual Norwegian Constitution Day
Parade to be celebrated on Sunday, May 21, 2017, in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn,
New York, in conjunction with the commemoration of the 203rd Anniversary
of the signing of Norway's Constitution; and

WHEREAS, Each year, Bay Ridge is host to the Norwegian Constitution
Day Parade which marches down Fifth Avenue, and in accordance with their
tradition of annual themes, Norwegian-American 17th of May Committee has
authored the 2017 theme to be "Journeying Through 65 years"; and

WHEREAS, This year marks the 65th Anniversary of the Norwegian
Constitution Day Parade, a parade which continues to attract more and
more spectators along its route, and has become one of New York City's
most notable attractions in the month of May; and

WHEREAS, The parade will include musical and marching bands, dancers
and entertainment of all kinds, in special celebration of culture for
Brooklyn, for New York City, and for the entire State of New York; and

WHEREAS, The parade provides an opportunity for a grand celebration
of Norwegian heritage, which gives people the opportunity to meet old
friends, make new ones, and allows the diverse community to celebrate
with those of Norwegian descent; and

WHEREAS, The treasured values of families united and wholesome
entertainment for all ages reflected in this event help to foster
community spirit and cooperation, as well as to preserve the beliefs,
ideals, and values for which our forefathers declared the independence
of these United States; 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 hosting its 65th Annual Norwegian Constitution Day
Parade on Sunday, May 21, 2017; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the Norwegian-American 17th of May Committee of Greater
New York.