NJ AJR122

Designates the last weekend in October each year as "Honor Your Hometown Weekend" in New Jersey to recognize towns, cities, communities, and neighborhoods that have shaped bonds between residents

Requests the Governor to issue an annual proclamation calling on public officials and citizens to observe the weekend with appropriate programs and activities

Calls on the Governor to urge Congress and the President to establish a national weekend celebration honoring America's hometowns

Cites hometowns as unifying forces that support democracy through local government, small businesses, volunteer organizations, and civic institutions

References Bruce Springsteen's quote about his hometown of Freehold as an example of the importance of hometown connections