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ME HP1334

Joint Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

6/11/2025

Primary Sponsor

Deqa Dhalac

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Origin

House of Representatives

132nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Designates June 20, 2025 as World Refugee Day in Maine, aligning with the United Nations observance launched in 2000
  • Acknowledges more than 100 million people worldwide have been forcibly displaced due to conflict, persecution, natural disasters, and human rights violations
  • Recognizes over 45 years of refugee resettlement in Maine from diverse social, cultural, racial, ethnic, and religious backgrounds
  • Highlights contributions of refugee-led organizations and refugee-owned businesses to Maine's economy, communities, and local employment
  • Affirms the 132nd Legislature's recognition of the positive impact and enduring contributions of refugee communities in the state

Legislative Description

JOINT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING JUNE 20, 2025 AS WORLD REFUGEE DAY IN MAINE

Last Action

READ and ADOPTED, in concurrence.

6/12/2025

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