SJR 132 New Jersey Senate · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Designates May of each year as Haitian Heritage Month.

SJR 132 designates May of each year as Haitian Heritage Month in New Jersey. The resolution requests the Governor issue an annual proclamation encouraging public recognition of Haitian culture, history, and contributions through community programs. This symbolic measure acknowledges New Jersey’s fourth-largest Haitian-American population (nearly 69,000 residents) and celebrates Haitian achievements, including the Haitian Revolution’s global significance and cultural traditions like Haitian Flag Day on May 18. It does not create new policies or obligations.
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Introduced Sep 26, 2024 Last action Sep 26, 2024
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Sep 26, 2024
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
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