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This resolution urges the United States Congress to continue progress on establishing the National Museum of the American Latino, highlighting the significant contributions of Latinos to American society. The resolution notes that Latinos, currently representing about 60 million people and projected to comprise 25 percent of the nation's population by 2060, have made distinguished contributions in numerous fields including science, medicine, art, education, military, business, politics, and culture. While recognizing that Congress passed the National Museum of the American Latino Act in 2020 with bipartisan support, establishing the museum within the Smithsonian Institution, the resolution emphasizes the importance of creating a dedicated space to celebrate Latino culture and foster greater recognition of Latino experiences as an essential part of the nation's history. The resolution specifically calls for the museum to be located on or near the National Mall in Washington D.C., and instructs that copies of the resolution be transmitted to key federal government officials, including the President, Vice President, Congressional leaders, and New Jersey's Congressional representatives.

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https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/SJR104