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NJ SJR166
Joint Resolution
Status
6/23/2025
Primary Sponsor
Parker Space
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AI Summary
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Designates the first Sunday in May each year as "Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service Day" in New Jersey to honor volunteer and career firefighters who died in the line of duty
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Requires the Governor to annually issue a proclamation calling on public officials and citizens to observe the day with appropriate activities and programs
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Urges all State and local government agencies to fly the United States and New Jersey flags at half-staff on this day
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Recognizes that over 35,000 men and women serve as volunteer and career firefighters in New Jersey, with approximately 145 on-duty firefighter fatalities reported between 1990 and 2024
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Aligns with the existing National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service Day observed on the same date by the federal government
Legislative Description
Designates first Sunday in May of each year as "Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service Day."
State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
6/23/2025