Res. No. 71 Title Resolution declaring February Dominican Heritage Month, celebrating Dominican heritage and culture, and recognizing the contributions of Dominican-Americans to the City of New York. Body By Council Members Reyna, Baez, Comrie, Davis, Diaz, Fidler, Jackson, Jennings, Katz, Martinez, Nelson, Perkins, Recchia Jr., Rivera, Rodriguez, Sanders Jr., Stewart, Vann, Yassky, Gallagher and Golden; also Council Members Koppell, Quinn, Seabrook and Clarke Whereas, The City of New York has long enjoyed a special relationship with the Dominican Republic and its people; and Whereas, New York City is home to thousands of Dominicans and people of Dominican descent, who have enriched the life and culture of the City immeasurably with their contributions in all fields of endeavor; and Whereas, This diversity of achievements ranges from medicine and business to arts, the law and athletics; and Whereas, In appreciation of these innumerable contributions, the City of New York honors the rich cultural heritage that its Dominican residents have woven into the cultural fabric of New York; and Whereas, This year, the traditions and history of the Dominican people will be acclaimed with "Dominican Heritage Month," a celebration reflecting the diversity and strength of the Dominican culture and people, and what they have given our community, our city and our nation; and Whereas, This occasion is worthy of note, observance and celebration by all New Yorkers; now, therefore be it Resolved, That the Council of the City of New York declares February to be Dominican Heritage Month, celebrates Dominican heritage and culture, and recognizes the contributions of Dominican-Americans to the City of New York.