NJ SJR30

Designates June 23 of each year as "International Widows' Day" in New Jersey to draw attention to the plight of widows in the nation and abroad

Requires the Governor to annually issue a proclamation calling upon public officials and citizens to observe the day with appropriate programs and activities

Notes that approximately 260 million widows exist worldwide, with nearly one in ten living in extreme poverty according to the United Nations

Highlights that one million women become widowed each year in the United States, with a median age of 59 and 70% of married women expected to be widowed in their lifetime

Acknowledges widows face challenges including financial and legal difficulties, mental and physical health issues, loss of health insurance, and inadequate support from social services