The resolution designates November 14 of each year as Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day in New Jersey, honoring the significant historical impact of Ruby Bridges, who, at the age of six, became the first African American child to integrate an all-white elementary school in the South on November 14, 1960. Despite facing violent protests and blatant racism, Ruby's determination to attend school never wavered, and her bravery paved the way for the admission of more African American children in subsequent years. Her story has been immortalized in art and has inspired many, making her a symbol of the fight for racial equality.

The resolution calls for the Governor to issue an annual proclamation encouraging public officials and citizens to observe Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day with appropriate programs and activities. This initiative aims to celebrate Ruby Bridges' courage and the profound influence her actions had on the civil rights movement and education for African American children across the nation. By commemorating this day, New Jersey seeks to promote awareness of the importance of tolerance and unity among schoolchildren, reflecting Ruby Bridges' lifelong commitment to these values through her foundation and activism.