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AR 52

Recognizes 75th anniversary of establishment of State of Israel.

2024-2025 Regular Session Introduced by Robert Karabinchak and 3 co-sponsors

New Jersey Assembly recognizes Israel's 75th anniversary and reaffirms NJ-Israel partnership to support peace and strengthen cultural, educational, and economic ties.

Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee
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Bill Summary · AR 52

Summary: Assembly Resolution AR 52 — Recognizes 75th Anniversary of Establishment of the State of Israel

Overview

AR 52 is a non-binding Assembly resolution introduced in the New Jersey General Assembly on January 9, 2024. It commemorates the 75th anniversary of the establishment of the State of Israel and expresses ongoing support for the U.S.–Israel relationship and New Jersey’s partnership with Israel. The measure is currently referred to the Assembly State and Local Government Committee. A companion measure exists: SR 33.

Purpose and Intent

  • Recognize and commemorate the 75th anniversary of Israel’s nationhood.
  • Reaffirm and strengthen the historical friendship and cooperative ties between New Jersey and Israel.
  • Reaffirm New Jersey’s commitment to Israel’s peace and security in the region.

Key Provisions

  1. Formal recognition of the 75th anniversary of the modern State of Israel and commendation of the Israeli people for building a pluralistic democratic society.
  2. Reaffirmation of bonds of friendship and cooperation between New Jersey and Israel for 75 years.
  3. Commitment to strengthening the New Jersey–Israel partnership and supporting Israel in its pursuit of peace with its neighbors and regional countries.
  4. Formal congratulations to the State of Israel and its citizens on the 75th anniversary.
  5. Immediate effect upon enactment.

Context and Background (as presented in the bill)

  • The resolution references the United Nations General Assembly’s role in Israel’s creation and notes Israel’s 75th anniversary observed in 2023 (April 25, 2023).
  • Highlights Israel’s contributions in agriculture, education, technology, energy, the arts, and humanitarian aid.
  • Documents existing New Jersey–Israel ties, including:
    • New Jersey-Israel Commission and bilateral economic/people-to-people exchanges (e.g., Choose New Jersey; Jerusalem Development Authority).
    • Educational collaborations (Rutgers–Tel Aviv University; NJIT–Be’er Sheva/Ben-Gurion University; Rowan–Jerusalem College of Technology).
    • Sister city relationships (e.g., Jersey City–Beit Shemesh; East Brunswick–Yavneh).

Affected Parties

  • State government of New Jersey (as a symbolic, commemorative gesture).
  • Israelis and Jewish communities in New Jersey through reaffirmed cultural and economic ties.
  • Institutions and organizations involved in New Jersey–Israel collaboration (universities, economic development partners, sister city programs).

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduced: January 9, 2024.
  • Status: Referred to the Assembly State and Local Government Committee (no floor vote information provided in the summary).
  • Effective date: Immediate, if enacted (as stated in the resolution).

Related Legislation

  • SR 33 (companion resolution) — parallel measure at the Senate level recognizing the same anniversary.

Potential Impact

  • Non-binding, symbolic statement of support that can influence public messaging and diplomatic optics.
  • Reinforces New Jersey’s existing partnerships with Israel across economic, educational, and cultural fronts.
  • May shape future state-related activities, events, or commemorations tied to the Israel–New Jersey relationship.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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