New York State Assembly and Senate Adopt Historic Resolutions Honoring Pakistani-Americans
New York , 20 March 2025 (Ghufran):In a landmark acknowledgment of the invaluable contributions of the Pakistani-American community, the New York State Assembly and Senate adopted two significant resolutions, proclaiming March 23, 2025, as “Pakistan-American Heritage Day” and March 19, 2025, as “Pakistani-American Business Celebration Day” in the State of New York. These resolutions represent a salient milestone, achieved through the dedicated efforts of the American Pakistani Advocacy Group (APAG) and its President Mr. Ali Rashid, duly supported by the Consulate General of Pakistan, New York.
The first resolution, presented in the Assembly by Assemblymember Nader Sayegh and separately introduced in the New York State Senate by Senator John Liu, was unanimously adopted in both houses....