PARSIPPANY, N.J. – The New York State Assembly on May 16 passed a resolution proclaiming November as a month marking the 85th anniversary of the Ukrainian Famine-Genocide.
The resolution (K01196) notes that “The Ukrainian Famine-Genocide of 1932-1933, known as Holodomor, was a man-made famine that caused the deaths of at least 5 million innocent men, women and children in Ukraine, resulting in the annihilation of an estimated 25 percent of the rural population of that country, at the time one of the most productive agricultural areas of the Soviet Union.
Via this resolution, sponsored by Assemblyman John T. McDonald III, the State Assembly resolved:
“That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to commemorate the 85th anniversary of the Ukrainian Famine-Genocide of 1932-1933, known as Holodomor, and to solemnly remember and honor its millions of victims”;
“That this Legislative Body pause further to encourage individuals, educators, businesses, groups, organizations and public institutions to observe Holodomor Remembrance Month with appropriate activities designed to honor the victims and educate New Yorkers about this tragedy”; and
“That a copy of this resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to the Capital District Holodomor, Ukrainian Genocide Commemoration Committee.”
Earlier, on May 1, the New York State Senate had passed a similar legislative resolution.