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 violence against Bosniak populations, 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, including the continued discovery of remains and the annual commemorations held at the Srebrenica-Potoari Memorial Center.

Additionally, the resolution acknowledges the Dayton Accords, which were signed in November 1995 to officially end the Bosnian War, and emphasizes the importance of recognizing the genocide to support justice and accountability for the victims. It notes that the United States House of Representatives and the International Court of Justice have both recognized the events in Srebrenica as genocide. The resolution aims to preserve the memory of the tragedy and prevent future atrocities, affirming New Jersey's commitment to honoring the victims and supporting the Bosnian community.