Designates May of each year as Haitian Heritage Month.

AJR 197 designates May of each year as Haitian Heritage Month in New Jersey. This symbolic resolution directly affects New Jersey residents, particularly the state's fourth-largest Haitian-American community (nearly 69,000 people), by formally recognizing Haitian cultural contributions. The bill requires the governor to issue an annual proclamation encouraging public observance through events and educational activities. It highlights Haitian history, including the Haitian Revolution and global influences, without creating new laws or funding. As a procedural resolution, it serves to honor cultural heritage rather than implement policy changes.