The resolution recognizes the 30th anniversary of the Srebrenica genocide, where over 8,000 Bosniak civilians were killed during the Bosnian War as part of a systematic ethnic cleansing campaign. Following Bosnia and Herzegovina's declaration of independence from Yugoslavia in 1992, anti-Bosnian forces executed a brutal program of ethnic cleansing, culminating in the mass executions in Srebrenica in July 1995, despite the presence of United Nations peacekeepers. The resolution highlights the ongoing impact of the genocide on survivors and the importance of commemorating the victims, as well as the need to preserve the historical memory of these events to prevent future atrocities.

Additionally, the resolution acknowledges the Dayton Accords, which were signed in November 1995 to officially end the Bosnian War. It emphasizes the significance of recognizing the Srebrenica genocide, as it was the first legally recognized genocide in Europe since World War II, and calls for continued efforts to seek justice for the victims. The resolution also notes the establishment of July 11 as the International Day of Reflection and Commemoration of the Srebrenica Genocide by the United Nations in 2024, reinforcing New Jersey's commitment to honoring the memory of those lost and supporting accountability for the atrocities committed.