Memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 2, 2026, as Polonia Day in New York.

This bill memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 2, 2026, as Polonia Day in New York. Polonia Day, also known as Polish National Flag Day, is a holiday celebrated by Polish communities worldwide. It honors the Polish flag and the Polish diaspora, celebrating all Poles living abroad. The resolution highlights the significant Polish-American presence in Western New York, tracing its roots back to the 1850s and 1860s when many Poles arrived in Buffalo, New York, escaping political oppression and poverty.

Memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 2, 2026, as Polonia Day in New York.

This bill memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 2, 2026, as Polonia Day in New York. Polonia Day, also known as Polish National Flag Day, is a holiday celebrated by Polish communities worldwide. It honors the Polish flag and the Polish diaspora, celebrating all Poles living abroad. The resolution highlights the significant Polish-American presence in Western New York, tracing its roots back to the 1850s and 1860s when many Poles arrived in Buffalo, New York, escaping political oppression and poverty.