Text of NJ AR 194 (2025)

ASSEMBLY RESOLUTION No. 194 STATE OF NEW JERSEY 221st LEGISLATURE INTRODUCED JUNE 16, 2025 Sponsored by: Assemblywoman LUANNE M. PETERPAUL District 11 (Monmouth) Co-Sponsored by: Assemblywomen Morales and Katz SYNOPSIS Designates June 2025 as LGBTQ+ Pride Month in New Jersey. CURRENT VERSION OF TEXT As introduced. An Assembly Resolution designating June 2025 as LGBTQ+ Pride Month in New Jersey. Whereas, New Jersey is committed to embracing the value and dignity of each person who resides in this State, regardless of age, race, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation; and Whereas, Individuals who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, intersex, asexual, and non-binary (LGBTQ+) continue to make valuable contributions to every aspect of life in New Jersey, including academics, architecture, art, business, culture, economic development, education, fashion, film, government, health, law, music, politics, research, science, sports, and technology; and Whereas, Pride Month was first formally recognized by the federal government on June 11, 1999 by President Clinton, recognizing June as "Gay and Lesbian Pride Month." On June 1, 2009, President Barack H. Obama declared June "Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Pride Month." On May 31, 2023 President Biden issued a proclamation declaring June as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Intersex Pride Month; and Whereas, June has long been celebrated in many places worldwide as LGBTQ+ Pride Month, in recognition of the gains in LGBTQ+ equality; and Whereas, Moreover, LGBTQ+ Pride Month is a celebration of visibility and acknowledges the contributions LGBTQ+ individuals have made and continue to make to strengthen the fabric of American society, as well as a celebration of authenticity, acceptance, inclusion, and love; and Whereas, It is therefore appropriate to designate June 2025 as LGBTQ+ Pride Month in New Jersey, in recognition of the achievements, contributions, and humanity of LGBTQ+ individuals; now, therefore, Be It Resolved by the General Assembly of the State of New Jersey: 1. June 2025 is designated as LGBTQ+ Pride Month in New Jersey. Public officials and the citizens of this State are respectfully urged to commemorate LGBTQ+ Pride Month with appropriate activities. STATEMENT This Assembly resolution designates June 2025 as LGBTQ+ Pride Month in New Jersey, in recognition of the achievements, contributions, struggles, and humanity of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, intersex, asexual, non-binary, and pansexual (LGBTQ+) individuals. Public officials and citizens of New Jersey are respectfully urged to commemorate LGBTQ+ Pride Month 2025 with appropriate activities.