Memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim February 21, 2026, as Mother Language Day in New York.

This bill memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim February 21, 2026, as Mother Language Day in New York. It highlights the importance of linguistic and cultural diversity, referencing the tragic events of 1952 in Bangladesh and the global observance of International Mother Language Day. The bill emphasizes the role of languages in preserving cultural heritage and promoting multilingual education. It also notes the efforts of UNESCO and the United Nations General Assembly in advocating for language preservation and multilingualism.

Memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim February 21, 2026, as Mother Language Day in New York.

This bill memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim February 21, 2026, as Mother Language Day in New York. It highlights the importance of linguistic and cultural diversity, referencing the tragic events of 1952 in Bangladesh and the global observance of International Mother Language Day. The bill emphasizes the role of languages in preserving cultural heritage and promoting multilingual education. It also notes the efforts of UNESCO and the United Nations General Assembly in advocating for language preservation and multilingualism.