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This resolution, a formal expression of opinion from the New Jersey Senate, supports keeping Columbus Day as a holiday at both the federal and state levels. It acknowledges the historical significance of Christopher Columbus's arrival in the Americas on October 12, 1492, noting that this event has been celebrated in the United States since colonial times and has been a federal holiday observed on the second Monday of October since 1970. The resolution also highlights that Italian-Americans observe Columbus Day as a celebration of their heritage and contributions, and that various organizations are actively working to preserve this tradition, which they see as important for all Americans.