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NJ SJR124
Joint Resolution
Status
3/12/2026
Primary Sponsor
Angela Mcknight
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AI Summary
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Designates the first Sunday of May each year as "National Centenarian Day" in New Jersey to honor residents who have reached 100 years of age
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Requests 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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Notes there are currently over 570,000 centenarians worldwide according to the United Nations
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Recognizes centenarians as witnesses to major historical events including the Great Depression, world wars, the invention of television, space exploration, and the digital revolution
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Sponsored by Senator Angela V. McKnight of District 31 (Hudson) and introduced March 12, 2026
Legislative Description
Designates first Sunday of May of each year as "National Centenarian Day" in New Jersey.
Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
3/12/2026