Designates August 10 of each year as Ecuador Day.
SJR 165 designates August 10 of each year as Ecuador Day to honor Ecuador's independence from Spain (commemorating the 1809 declaration in Quito) and recognize New Jersey's partnership with Ecuador through trade, cultural exchanges, and the state's large Ecuadorian immigrant community (237,532 residents, or 3% of New Jersey's population). The resolution requests the Governor to issue an annual proclamation encouraging public observance through community events and activities. This symbolic measure does not create new laws or require state funding, focusing solely on recognition of historical ties and the Ecuadorian community.
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Introduced May 19, 2025
Last action May 19, 2025
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
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Teresa Ruiz
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