Senate Resolution No. 2617

BY: Senator MYRIE

COMMENDING the Day of Independence Committee of
Panamanians in New York, Inc. upon the occasion of
hosting its 27th Annual Panamanian Day Parade on
October 8, 2022

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body, in keeping with
its time-honored traditions, to recognize and pay tribute to those
organizations which foster ethnic pride and enhance the profile of
cultural diversity which strengthens the fabric of the communities of
New York State; and

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend the Day of
Independence Committee of Panamanians in New York, Inc. upon the
occasion of hosting its 27th Annual Panamanian Day Parade on October 8,
2022, to celebrate and honor the Panamanian community for its
contributions to the Borough of Brooklyn and the State of New York; and

WHEREAS, Day of Independence Committee of Panamanians in New York,
Inc. (DICPNY) was formed by Mauricio Alleyne in 1995 to celebrate and
spread Panamanian culture, tradition, and folklore, and to commemorate
Panama's separation from Colombia, which took place on November 3, 1903;
and

WHEREAS, This historic moment has been celebrated annually for the
past 25 years with an exhilarating parade in Brooklyn, which begins on
Franklin Avenue and Bergen Street, and heads south to Eastern Parkway,
culminating in a street fair on Classon Avenue between President Street
and Eastern Parkway; and

WHEREAS, The fair, which now attracts over 30,000 people, features
displays of arts and crafts as well as Panamanian-Caribbean and Latin
American food specialties; and

WHEREAS, Over the years, the Panamanian Parade has grown
tremendously, embracing the participation of Panamanian nationalists,
both here in the US and from Panama, as well as other nationalities,
elected officials, community leaders, and other dignitaries locally and
across the United States; and

WHEREAS, Furthermore, the members of DICPNY continue to work
tirelessly to promote, enhance, and expand the parade not only to bring
Panamanians together, but to also promote friendship, love, and
brotherhood; and

WHEREAS, The mission of Day of Independence Committee of Panamanians
in New York, Inc. is to stimulate the appreciation of the Panamanian
culture and heritage in the US by providing quality parades, festivals,
performances, and cultural exhibits to the community, along with the
promotion of area base programs for the cultural growth and development
of the youth in the community; and

WHEREAS, It is the intent of this Legislative Body to recognize and
commend cultural 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; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend the Day of Independence Committee of Panamanians in New York,
Inc. upon the occasion of hosting its 27th Annual Panamanian Day Parade
on October 8, 2022; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the Day of Independence Committee of Panamanians in New
York, Inc.