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AJR177
ASSEMBLY JOINT RESOLUTION
No. 177
STATE OF NEW JERSEY
222nd LEGISLATURE
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INTRODUCED MAY 7, 2026
Sponsored by:
Assemblywoman� LUANNE M. PETERPAUL
District 11 (Monmouth)
Assemblywoman� ANNETTE QUIJANO
District 20 (Union)
Co-Sponsored by:
Assemblyman Kearney
SYNOPSIS
���� Designates June 2026 as LGBTQ+ Pride Month in New
Jersey.
CURRENT VERSION OF TEXT
���� As introduced.
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A Joint
Resolution
designating June 2026 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 2026 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 Senate and General Assembly of
the State of New Jersey:
���� 1.��� June 2026 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.
���� 2.��� This joint resolution
shall take effect immediately.
STATEMENT
���� This Assembly resolution
designates June 2026 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, and non-binary, and (LGBTQ+)
individuals.� Public officials and citizens of Public officials and the
citizens of this State are respectfully urged to commemorate LGBTQ+ Pride Month
with appropriate activities.