New Jersey 2024-2025 Regular Session

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1	1	ASSEMBLY JOINT RESOLUTION No. 199 STATE OF NEW JERSEY 221st LEGISLATURE INTRODUCED OCTOBER 17, 2024
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5	5	No. 199
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13	13	INTRODUCED OCTOBER 17, 2024
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17	17	Sponsored by: Assemblywoman LUANNE M. PETERPAUL District 11 (Monmouth) SYNOPSIS Designates July 3 of each year as "Indian Christian Day (Yeshu Bakti Divas)" in NJ. CURRENT VERSION OF TEXT As introduced.
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21	21	Sponsored by:
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23	23	Assemblywoman LUANNE M. PETERPAUL
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37	37	Designates July 3 of each year as "Indian Christian Day (Yeshu Bakti Divas)" in NJ.
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43	43	As introduced.
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47	47	A Joint Resolution designating July 3 of each year as "Indian Christian Day (Yeshu Bakti Divas)" in New Jersey. Whereas, Indian Christian Day ("Yeshu Bakti Divas" in Hindi) is a people's movement to celebrate the message of Jesus Christ in India; and Whereas, The vision of the Indian Christian Day movement is of a grassroots volunteer effort supporting grassroots initiatives for the purpose of celebrating July 3 each year through love and service to the poorest and most disadvantaged; and Whereas, July 3 is the traditionally accepted martyrdom day of Saint Thomas the Apostle, who arrived in India in 52 AD and was martyred in 72 AD after two decades of ministry; and Whereas, The celebration of Indian Christian Day on July 3, 2021, launched the Decade of Celebration (2021-2030) in honor of the 2,000th anniversary of the earthly ministry of Jesus Christ, whose teaching and life principles have helped to shape and transform India and the world; and Whereas, Indian Christian Day is a day to recognize the legacy and many contributions of Christianity on Indian culture, society, and nation building through acts of worship; and Whereas, Indian Christian Day provides an opportunity for Indian Christians to celebrate their unique culture and traditions while promoting unity and understanding between different communities; and Whereas, Indian Christians wish to preserve their identity within the Indian cultural heritage by celebrating Indian Christian Day on July 3 of each year with all who wish to celebrate, irrespective of language, custom, creed, region, or religion; now, therefore, Be It Resolved by the Senate and General Assembly of the State of New Jersey: 1. July 3 of each year is designated as "Indian Christian Day (Yeshu Bakti Divas)" to provide an opportunity for Indian Christians to celebrate the message of Jesus Christ through love, worship, and service to the poorest and most disadvantaged while promoting unity and understanding between different communities. 2. The Governor is respectfully requested to issue an annual proclamation calling upon public officials, citizens of the State, and other interested groups to observe "Indian Christian Day (Yeshu Bakti Divas)" with appropriate programs and activities. 3. This joint resolution shall take effect immediately. STATEMENT This joint resolution designates July 3 of each year as "Indian Christian Day (Yeshu Bakti Divas)" in New Jersey to provide an opportunity for Indian Christians to celebrate the message of Jesus Christ while promoting unity and understanding between different communities. Indian Christian Day is a grassroots people's movement to celebrate the message of Jesus Christ in India each year through love, worship, and service to the poorest and most disadvantaged. July 3 is the traditionally accepted martyrdom day of Saint Thomas the Apostle, who arrived in India in 52 AD and was martyred in 72 AD after two decades of ministry. The celebration of Indian Christian Day on July 3, 2021, launched the Decade of Celebration (2021-2030) in honor of the 2,000th anniversary of the earthly ministry of Jesus Christ, whose teaching and life principles have helped to shape and transform India and the world. Indian Christian Day provides an opportunity for Indian Christians to celebrate their unique culture and traditions while promoting unity and understanding between different communities. Indian Christians wish to preserve their identity within the Indian cultural heritage by celebrating July 3 each year with all who wish to celebrate, irrespective of language, custom, creed, region, or religion. Given the cultural significance of July 3 for Indian Christians, it is appropriate for the State of New Jersey designate July 3 of each year as "Indian Christian Day (Yeshu Bakti Divas)" in New Jersey.
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49	49	A Joint Resolution designating July 3 of each year as "Indian Christian Day (Yeshu Bakti Divas)" in New Jersey.
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53	53	Whereas, Indian Christian Day ("Yeshu Bakti Divas" in Hindi) is a people's movement to celebrate the message of Jesus Christ in India; and
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55	55	Whereas, The vision of the Indian Christian Day movement is of a grassroots volunteer effort supporting grassroots initiatives for the purpose of celebrating July 3 each year through love and service to the poorest and most disadvantaged; and
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57	57	Whereas, July 3 is the traditionally accepted martyrdom day of Saint Thomas the Apostle, who arrived in India in 52 AD and was martyred in 72 AD after two decades of ministry; and
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59	59	Whereas, The celebration of Indian Christian Day on July 3, 2021, launched the Decade of Celebration (2021-2030) in honor of the 2,000th anniversary of the earthly ministry of Jesus Christ, whose teaching and life principles have helped to shape and transform India and the world; and
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61	61	Whereas, Indian Christian Day is a day to recognize the legacy and many contributions of Christianity on Indian culture, society, and nation building through acts of worship; and
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63	63	Whereas, Indian Christian Day provides an opportunity for Indian Christians to celebrate their unique culture and traditions while promoting unity and understanding between different communities; and
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65	65	Whereas, Indian Christians wish to preserve their identity within the Indian cultural heritage by celebrating Indian Christian Day on July 3 of each year with all who wish to celebrate, irrespective of language, custom, creed, region, or religion; now, therefore,
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69	69	Be It Resolved by the Senate and General Assembly of the State of New Jersey:
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73	73	1. July 3 of each year is designated as "Indian Christian Day (Yeshu Bakti Divas)" to provide an opportunity for Indian Christians to celebrate the message of Jesus Christ through love, worship, and service to the poorest and most disadvantaged while promoting unity and understanding between different communities.
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77	77	2. The Governor is respectfully requested to issue an annual proclamation calling upon public officials, citizens of the State, and other interested groups to observe "Indian Christian Day (Yeshu Bakti Divas)" with appropriate programs and activities.
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81	81	3. This joint resolution shall take effect immediately.
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87	87	This joint resolution designates July 3 of each year as "Indian Christian Day (Yeshu Bakti Divas)" in New Jersey to provide an opportunity for Indian Christians to celebrate the message of Jesus Christ while promoting unity and understanding between different communities. Indian Christian Day is a grassroots people's movement to celebrate the message of Jesus Christ in India each year through love, worship, and service to the poorest and most disadvantaged.
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89	89	July 3 is the traditionally accepted martyrdom day of Saint Thomas the Apostle, who arrived in India in 52 AD and was martyred in 72 AD after two decades of ministry. The celebration of Indian Christian Day on July 3, 2021, launched the Decade of Celebration (2021-2030) in honor of the 2,000th anniversary of the earthly ministry of Jesus Christ, whose teaching and life principles have helped to shape and transform India and the world. Indian Christian Day provides an opportunity for Indian Christians to celebrate their unique culture and traditions while promoting unity and understanding between different communities. Indian Christians wish to preserve their identity within the Indian cultural heritage by celebrating July 3 each year with all who wish to celebrate, irrespective of language, custom, creed, region, or religion.
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91	91	Given the cultural significance of July 3 for Indian Christians, it is appropriate for the State of New Jersey designate July 3 of each year as "Indian Christian Day (Yeshu Bakti Divas)" in New Jersey.