The Joint Resolution No. 3 designates November 14 of each year as Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day in New Jersey. This date commemorates the historic event in 1960 when six-year-old Ruby Bridges became the first African American child to integrate an all-white elementary school in the South, specifically the William Frantz Elementary School in Louisiana. Despite facing significant adversity, including violent protests and isolation from her peers, Ruby's bravery and determination paved the way for future generations of African American children in the education system. Her actions were further immortalized by Norman Rockwell's famous painting, "The Problem We All Live With," and she has since become a lifelong advocate for racial equality through her foundation.

The resolution calls for the Governor of New Jersey to issue an annual proclamation encouraging public officials, citizens, and organizations to observe Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day with appropriate programs and activities. This initiative aims to honor Ruby Bridges' courage and the profound impact her actions had on the fight for racial equality in education across the United States. The resolution is set to take effect immediately upon approval, which occurred on March 17, 2025.