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Chair Williams introduces Res 5 and Res 15 on U.S. 250th anniversary and Freedom Day

New York City Council · Jun 30, 2026 · starts 0:00:29 · 37 sec

Chair Williams introduces the two previously heard resolutions: Res 5 commemorating the 250th anniversary of the United States, and Res 15 declaring July 2 as Freedom Day.

Nantasha M. Williams

Good morning.

Nantasha M. Williams

I am Deputy Speaker Nantasha Williams, Chair of the Committee on Cultural Affairs, Libraries, and International Relations.

Nantasha M. Williams

Today, the committee will vote on two resolutions, which have already been heard.

Nantasha M. Williams

Resolution number five, sponsored by the Speaker and Councilmember Carr, commemorating the 250th anniversary of the U.S.

Nantasha M. Williams

Resolution number 15, sponsored by Councilmember Areola, which would declare July 2nd annually in the City of New York as Freedom Day to commemorate the anniversary of the vote of the Second Continental Congress to declare independence from Great

Nantasha M. Williams

Britain in 1776.