Sponsored by:
Assemblyman GABRIEL RODRIGUEZ
District 33 (Hudson)
Assemblywoman ALIXON COLLAZOS-GILL
District 27 (Essex and Passaic)
Assemblywoman ANNETTE QUIJANO
District 20 (Union)
Co-Sponsored by:
Assemblywomen Speight, Bagolie, Morales and Ramirez
SYNOPSIS
Urges Congress to continue progress on National Museum of the American Latino.
CURRENT VERSION OF TEXT
As introduced.
A Joint Resolution respectfully urging the United States Congress to continue progress on the National Museum of the American Latino.
Whereas, The legacy of Latinos is deeply rooted in the very fabric of the history, democracy, freedom, and economic opportunities of the United States; and
Whereas, Latinos have played an integral role in America’s achievements and developments, with distinguished contributions in areas such as science, medicine, literature, art, education, the military, business, politics, athletics, film, and music; and
Whereas, Approximately 60 million American Latinos represent the largest ethnic minority in the United States and are projected to represent 25 percent of the nation’s total population by 2060; and
Whereas, While there are national museums dedicated to African-Americans and Native Americans, there is no national museum dedicated to American Latinos; and
Whereas, Congress is urged to reinstate the 2008 commission to continue progress on the creation of a museum dedicated to American Latinos and advocate for its creation as part of the Smithsonian Institution with its location on the National Mall in Washington D.C.; and
Whereas, A National Museum of the American Latino will help foster greater recognition and appreciation for the contributions and experiences of Latinos in the United States as an essential part of our nation’s history and culture; and
Whereas, A National Museum of the American Latino will provide a space to celebrate the rich culture of Latinos; now, therefore,
Be It Resolved by the Senate and General Assembly of the State of New Jersey:
1. This House respectfully urges the United States Congress to continue progress towards the creation of the National Museum of the American Latino.
2. Copies of this resolution, as filed with the Secretary of State, shall be transmitted by the Clerk of the General Assembly or the Secretary of the Senate to the President and Vice-President of the United States, the Majority and Minority Leaders of the United States Senate, the Speaker and Minority Leader of the United States House of Representatives, and each member of Congress elected from this State.
3. This joint resolution
shall take effect immediately.
STATEMENT
This joint resolution urges the United States Congress to continue progress on the National Museum of the American Latino.
While there are national museums dedicated to African-Americans and Native Americans, there is no national museum dedicated to American Latinos. This resolution urges Congress to reinstate the 2008 commission to explore the creation of a museum dedicated to American Latinos and advocate for its creation as part of the Smithsonian Institution with the museum’s location to be on the National Mall in Washington D.C. A National Museum will provide a space to celebrate the rich culture of Latinos and their contributions to the United States.