Commemorating the Burmese American community's celebration of Thingyan, the Burmese New Year Water Festival, which is celebrated from April 13-16

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The Assembly passed a resolution that formally commends Burmese Americans in New York for celebrating Thingyan, the Burmese New Year water festival, which runs April 13‑16, 2026. It recognizes the cultural importance of the festival, the community’s contributions to the state, and calls for a brief pause in legislative business to mark the occasion. Copies of the resolution will be sent to prominent members of the Burmese American community.

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