Bill Text: NJ SJR54 | 2012-2013 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Designates May each year as Asian Pacific American Heritage Month.
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2012-10-04 - Substituted by AJR26 [SJR54 Detail]
Download: New_Jersey-2012-SJR54-Introduced.html
Sponsored by:
Senator ROBERT M. GORDON
District 38 (Bergen and Passaic)
SYNOPSIS
Designates May each year as Asian Pacific American Heritage Month.
CURRENT VERSION OF TEXT
As introduced.
A Joint Resolution designating May of each year as Asian Pacific American Heritage Month in the State of New Jersey.
Whereas, The Asian Pacific American community in New Jersey is one of the largest in the United States and has enriched the State with its cultural diversity; and
Whereas, In 1978, a joint congressional resolution, signed by President Jimmy Carter established the first seven days of May as Asian Pacific American Heritage Week; and
Whereas, In May 1990, the holiday was expanded further when President George H. W. Bush designated the month of May to be Asian Pacific American Heritage Month; and
Whereas, It is appropriate to recognize the enormous contributions Asian Pacific American residents have made to the arts, sciences, business, and education in New Jersey; and
Whereas, The culture and contributions of our Asian and Pacific Islander residents will continue to grow in significance as more Asian Pacific Americans choose to make New Jersey their home; and
Whereas, The State of New Jersey takes pride in its cultural diversity and welcomes the opportunity to honor our Asian Pacific American residents for their lasting, increasing imprint upon the State; now, therefore,
Be It Resolved by the Senate and General Assembly of the State of New Jersey:
1. The month of May each year is designated as Asian Pacific American Heritage Month in the State of New Jersey to acknowledge the positive impact the Asian Pacific American population has had on the State and its citizens and residents.
2. The Governor is requested to annually issue a proclamation and call upon public officials, private organizations, and all citizens and residents of this State to observe the month of May each year with appropriate events and activities.
3. This joint resolution shall take effect immediately.
STATEMENT
This joint resolution designates May of each year as Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. Asian Pacific Americans have been honored and recognized nationally in May since 1978. New Jersey is home to a thriving and culturally diverse Asian Pacific American population which continues to grow and enrich the culture of the State. This resolution recognizes the enormous contributions Asian Pacific American residents have made to the arts, sciences, business, and education in New Jersey.
