Senate Resolution No. 750

BY: Senator MARTINS

COMMEMORATING the 40th Anniversary of Rancho
Sonhos E Juventude de Portugal

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
commend those musical organizations that have brought entertainment and
cultural enrichment to the citizens of the great State of New York; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to
commemorate the 40th Anniversary of Rancho Sonhos E Juventude de
Portugal, to be celebrated on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at the Portuguese
Heritage Center in Mineola, New York; and

WHEREAS, The history, heritage, and the lives of the people of all
countries and all cultures are portrayed in their music and dance; the
art and act of sharing them enriches us altogether; and

WHEREAS, In 1985, a group of Portuguese people formed by Avelino
Rlivo, David Fernandes, Domingos Cunha, Etlario Oliveira had a dream of
creating a folklore group in Mineola; they formed Sonhos de Portugal and
later changed their name to Ranchos Juventude de Portugal in 1986; and

WHEREAS, Rancho Sonhos E Juventude de Portugal aims to maintain
Portuguese culture through music, song, dance, and traditional costumes;
and

WHEREAS, Organizations which provide a means of preserving a part of
humanity's diverse and rich cultural past and which contribute to the
community in such noble endeavors as aforementioned, are held in the
highest regard by this Legislative Body; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 40th Anniversary of Rancho Sonhos E Juventude de
Portugal; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Rancho Sonhos E Juventude de Portugal.