20250ACR_001396CHP INTRODUCED 2025-01-13 AMENDED_SENATE 2025-08-27 PASSED_ASSEMBLY 2025-09-13 PASSED_SENATE 2025-09-11 ENROLLED 2025-09-16 CHAPTERED 2025-09-22 FILED 2025-09-22 2025 ACR CHP CHR 0 Introduced by Assembly Member Jackson LEAD_AUTHOR ASSEMBLY Jackson Relative to International Day of Peace. International Day of Peace International Day of Peace. This measure would recognize and proclaim September 21, 2025, as the International Day of Peace. NO

WHEREAS, Established in by a unanimous UN resolution, the International Day of Peace is a United Nations-sanctioned holiday dedicated to promoting global peace and nonviolence; and

WHEREAS, The International Day of Peace serves as a shared moment for humanity to reflect on the ideals of peace and work toward a culture of harmony across nations, communities, and individuals; and

WHEREAS, The observance of the International Day of Peace is marked by significant events, including the ringing of the Peace Bell in the United Nations headquarters, which serves as a solemn reminder of the human cost of war and a call to action for collective efforts toward peace; and

WHEREAS, By designating a day for cease-fire and humanitarian efforts, the International Day of Peace creates opportunities to address immediate crises while fostering long-term solutions and provides a global platform for dialogue and education on conflict resolution, cooperation, and the cessation of violence; and

WHEREAS, Every International Day of Peace presents a theme, such as 2024’s “Cultivating a Culture of Peace,” encouraging collaboration among nations, organizations, and communities to tackle pressing global challenges and promote sustainable peace initiatives; and

WHEREAS, The International Day of Peace matters because it highlights the universal importance of justice, equity, and human rights in achieving lasting harmony; in a world marked by geopolitical tensions and social inequalities, the International Day of Peace reminds us of our shared responsibility to build bridges instead of walls; and

WHEREAS, The International Day of Peace serves as a powerful reminder that peace is not merely the absence of war, but the active presence of understanding, compassion, and solidarity, making it an essential foundation for a stable and prosperous future;

now, therefore,

be it Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature hereby recognizes and proclaims September 21, 2025, as the International Day of Peace; and be it further Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.