Bill Text: NJ AR180 | 2010-2011 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Recognizes and promotes observance of "International Wash Day" on May 26, 2012.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2011-12-01 - Introduced, Referred to Assembly Human Services Committee [AR180 Detail]
Download: New_Jersey-2010-AR180-Introduced.html
Sponsored by:
Assemblywoman JOAN M. QUIGLEY
District 32 (Bergen and Hudson)
SYNOPSIS
Recognizes and promotes observance of "International Wash Day" on May 26, 2012.
CURRENT VERSION OF TEXT
As introduced.
An Assembly Resolution recognizing and promoting the observance of "International Wash Day" on May 26, 2012.
Whereas, Washing clothes is a universal human activity, during which time people often connect with others, share experiences, and engage in important dialogue; and
Whereas, Public discourse about important global and national issues, including poverty, domestic violence, health, prejudice, and oppression, may begin in small ways in our local communities; and
Whereas, May 26, 2012 will be observed as "International Wash Day," using laundry as a metaphor for positive discourse and for honoring the significance of the work of women in building connected, collaborative, and caring communities; and
Whereas, The goal of "International Wash Day" is to create a virtual wash line using participatory art, such as poetry, painting, and music, as well as technology and personal discourse, to raise awareness of issues of equality and social justice and to demonstrate community and solidarity; and
Whereas, "International Wash Day" will raise awareness of the many voices of women who are missing or at risk in our communities and worldwide; now, therefore,
Be It Resolved by the General Assembly of the State of New Jersey:
1. This House recognizes and promotes the observance of "International Wash Day" on May 26, 2012 in order to facilitate awareness of important global and national issues of equality and social justice, and to honor the significance of women's work in building connected, collaborative communities.
2. This House further urges the public officials and citizens of this State to observe "International Wash Day" with appropriate activities and programs.
STATEMENT
This resolution recognizes and promotes the observance of "International Wash Day," taking place on May 26, 2012. The resolution further urges the public officials and citizens of this State to observe the day with appropriate activities and programs.
"International Wash Day" will facilitate public discourse of important national and global issues, including poverty, domestic violence, health, and oppression. It also will honor the work of women in building collaborative communities and demonstrate solidarity and support for the voices of women who are missing or at risk in our communities.
