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NJ SJR71

Joint Resolution

Status

Passed

12/12/2024

Primary Sponsor

James Beach

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Origin

Senate

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates the first full week of May each year as "Wounded Warrior Appreciation Week" in New Jersey to honor veterans who sustained physical and mental injuries during military service

  • Aims to raise public awareness about the unique courage and needs of wounded veterans, including those with combat-related stress, depression, PTSD, and traumatic brain injuries

  • Notes that approximately 48,000 service members were wounded during Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom, with an estimated 400,000 living with invisible wounds of war

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

  • Approved December 12, 2024, codified at C.36:2-467 and C.36:2-468

Legislative Description

Designates first week of May of each year as Wounded Warrior Appreciation Week.

Bills and Joint Resolutions Signed by the Governor

Last Action

Approved P.L.2024, JR-5.

12/12/2024

Committee Referrals

Military and Veterans' Affairs5/20/2024
Military and Veterans' Affairs1/29/2024

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