S2342

TRENTON – A bill, S-2342, sponsored by Senator Joseph V. Doria Jr., D-Hudson, to require the Department of Environmental Protection to hold a public hearing when the State plans a major change at a State park or forest has been approved by the Senate Environment Committee.

“People with good intentions don’t always agree and parks, especially those in urban settings, are very precious spaces,” said Senator Doria. “In my home county of Hudson, I am proud that Liberty State Park has a very loyal following whose patrons want to be a part of any modifications to the Park they love.”

TRENTON – A bill sponsored by Senators Joseph V. Doria and Barbara Buono which would authorize the Secretary of State to establish a nonprofit organization known as the Asian American Study Foundation to promote the culture and contributions of New Jersey’s significant Asian American population was approved by the Senate yesterday by a vote of 38-0.

“New Jersey’s Asian-American population has a rich culture and heritage, and that has contributed so much to our State’s diversity,” said Senator Doria, D-Hudson. “Yet, the community has constantly had to deal with the specters of intolerance and prejudice from ignorant individuals intent on putting down what they do not understand. An Asian American Study Foundation would go a long way towards dispelling many of the myths surrounding the culture and promote greater overall tolerance of diversity in New Jersey.”

TRENTON – A bill sponsored by Senator Joseph V. Doria which would authorize the Secretary of State to establish a nonprofit organization known as the Asian American Study Foundation to promote the culture and contributions of New Jersey’s significant Asian American population was unanimously approved by the Senate State Government Committee today.

“New Jersey’s Asian American community is a vital part of the tapestry of the Garden State, complete with a culture and traditions all its own,” said Senator Doria, D-Hudson. “We must do what we can to foster this community and educate the State to the many contributions Asian Americans have made in our society.”