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NJ AJR96

Joint Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Verlina Reynolds-Jackson

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Origin

General Assembly

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates July 30 of each year as "Clarence 'Coach C' Collins Day" in New Jersey to honor the Jersey City youth mentor who passed away
  • Clarence Collins served 13 years as the first full-time At-Risk Youth Mentor at University Academy Charter High School at New Jersey City University, starting as a two-day-per-week volunteer
  • Collins developed workshops on academic excellence, employment, and life success, while connecting students with jobs and internships through community partnerships
  • Beyond the school, Collins worked with Jersey City's Department of Recreation and founded the Woodlawn Avenue Block Association and an annual Father's Day dinner that grew from 20 to 60 attendees
  • Requests the Governor to annually issue a proclamation recognizing the day, following Jersey City Council's August 14, 2024 resolution honoring Collins

Legislative Description

Designates July 30 of each year as "Clarence 'Coach C' Collins Day."

Withdrawn Because Approved

Last Action

Withdrawn Because Approved P.L.2025, JR-20.

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Education1/13/2026

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