SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION No. 25

STATE OF NEW JERSEY

INTRODUCED MAY 9, 1996

By Senator INVERSO

A Joint Resolution designating May of each year as "Kindness Awareness Month in New Jersey" in recognition of the importance kindness plays in encouraging individual and social responsibility, happiness and harmony.

Whereas, It is essential to teach the ways of kindness to our children so that they may become happy, health, peaceful and productive members of society; and

Whereas, Through such teaching we can empower children to take responsibility for their own actions and attitudes and thereby decrease the prevalence of violence, teen pregnancy, and low self-esteem amongst the young citizens of this State; and

Whereas, Mission: Kindness has brought this message to young people across this State through programs such as its Children's Fine Arts Competition and Exhibition, and by organizing students, teachers and parents to become "Special Agents of Kindness"; and

Whereas, It is desirable to designate a month when all citizens of this State may turn their attention to learning new ways of kindness, committing random acts of kindness, and encouraging happiness and productivity through individual and social responsibility throughout the year; now, therefore,

    Be It Resolved by the Senate and General Assembly of the State of New Jersey:

    1. The month of May of each year is hereby designated as "Kindness Awareness Month in New Jersey." All citizens of this State are urged to partake in educational programs and activities to foster kindness.

    2. This joint resolution shall take effect immediately.

STATEMENT

    This joint resolution designates May of each year as "Kindness Awareness Month in New Jersey" and urges citizens of this State to foster kindness by participating in appropriate educational programs and activities.

Designates May of each year as "Kindness Awareness Month in New Jersey."