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NJ SJR79
Joint Resolution
Status
Introduced
2/5/2026
Primary Sponsor
James Holzapfel
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AI Summary
- Designates October 1 of each year as "New Jersey Diner Day" to celebrate the state's diner culture and history
- October 1 was chosen to honor Jerry O'Mahony's birthday, a Bayonne native who helped pioneer the diner manufacturing industry in the 1910s-1920s
- New Jersey is known as the "Diner Capital of the World" and is home to approximately 525 diners, the most of any state
- Requests the Governor to annually issue a proclamation calling upon officials, organizations, and citizens to observe the day with appropriate awareness activities
- Recognizes diners' historical role serving commuters between Philadelphia and New York City and providing affordable meals to working and middle class families
Legislative Description
Designates October 1 of each year as "New Jersey Diner Day".
State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
2/5/2026
Committee Referrals
State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation2/5/2026
Full Bill Text
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