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Introduced
06/13/2024
06/13/2024
In Committee
06/13/2024
06/13/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This joint resolution designates June 1 of each year as "Tae Kwon Do Day" in New Jersey to recognize its positive impact on participants and to encourage increased participation. Tae Kwon Do is a traditional Korean martial art that emphasizes fast, high kicks, hand techniques such as punches, blocks, and strikes, and a mind-body connection. Tae Kwon Do is practiced in over 200 countries, making it one of the most popular forms of martial arts in the world. Tae Kwon Do is also popular in New Jersey with training centers located across the State. Tae Kwon Do is associated with a myriad of benefits. Tae Kwon Do participants develop improved flexibility, balance, and agility as well as self-discipline, respect, confidence, and enhanced mental strength. Tae Kwon Do can positively impact participants' mental health, foster a sense of community and camaraderie through group training, and promote personal safety by improving participants' sense of situational awareness. As Tae Kwon Do is practiced throughout the State and can benefit New Jerseyans of all ages and abilities, it is fitting to designate June 1 of each year as "Tae Kwon Do Day" in New Jersey.
AI Summary
This joint resolution designates June 1 of each year as "Tae Kwon Do Day" in New Jersey to recognize and celebrate the traditional Korean martial art that has become a globally popular form of physical and mental training. The resolution highlights Tae Kwon Do's numerous benefits, including improved physical fitness, mental strength, and personal development, noting that it is practiced in over 200 countries and became an Olympic sport in 2000. It emphasizes the martial art's core tenets of courtesy, integrity, perseverance, self-control, and indomitable spirit, and acknowledges its positive impacts on mental health, social connection, and personal safety. The resolution recognizes Tae Kwon Do as an inclusive practice that can benefit individuals of all ages and abilities, from children to seniors, including those with disabilities. Additionally, the resolution requests the Governor to issue an annual proclamation recognizing Tae Kwon Do Day and encourages state agencies, organizations, and citizens to participate in appropriate activities and programs that celebrate and promote this martial art.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee (on 06/13/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/SJR124 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/SJR/124_I1.HTM |
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