Councilmember Eugene’s resolutions pass; Oct. 9 is officially Haitian Day
On June 21, the New York City Council unanimously passed Brooklyn Councilmember Mathieu Eugene’s resolutions calling on New York and the United States to recognize the contributions Haitians have made in America by establishing a Haitian Day.
Resolution 687 establishes Oct. 9 — which signifies the Battle of Savannah, when Haitian soldiers fought for freedom with the United States — annually as New York City Haitian Day, in recognition of the historic contributions of the Haitians to the city of New York.
Resolution 664 calls upon the United States Congress and the New York state Legislature to pass — and the president of the United States and governor of the state of New York to sign — legislation to establish Oct. 9 annually as Haitian Day in recognition of the historic contributions of Haitians to the United States of America.