New Jersey Assembly Resolution AR123 supports International Mother Language Day to preserve linguistic and cultural heritage.

New Jersey Assembly Resolution AR123 supports the goals and ideals of International Mother Language Day, emphasizing the importance of preserving linguistic and cultural heritage through education. The resolution highlights the rich diversity of languages spoken in the United States, including over 350 languages identified by the U.S. Census Bureau, at least 160 of which are distinct Native North American languages. It notes the alarming statistics from the UNESCO Atlas of the World’s Languages in Danger, which shows that many languages are endangered or extinct.

New Jersey Assembly Resolution AR123 supports International Mother Language Day to preserve linguistic and cultural heritage.

New Jersey Assembly Resolution AR123 supports the goals and ideals of International Mother Language Day, emphasizing the importance of preserving linguistic and cultural heritage through education. The resolution highlights the rich diversity of languages spoken in the United States, including over 350 languages identified by the U.S. Census Bureau, at least 160 of which are distinct Native North American languages. It notes the alarming statistics from the UNESCO Atlas of the World’s Languages in Danger, which shows that many languages are endangered or extinct.