1.   The Legislature finds and declares that:
 
   The State of New Jersey recognizes its historical ties with Haiti and economic concerns shared by its Haitian-American residents regarding the Republic of Haiti;
 
   Haiti has faced significant challenges, including natural disasters, political instability, and socio-economic hardships;
 
   It is imperative for New Jersey to recognize that it has the fourth largest Haitian population in the United States; and
 
   The State should take concrete steps to address the economic challenges within its Haitian-American community and should work diligently to foster a mutual and beneficial relationship with Haiti.
 
L.2025, c.54, s.1.