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NJ SR24
Resolution
Status
Introduced
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Joseph Pennacchio
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AI Summary
- New Jersey Senate Resolution expressing support for preserving Columbus Day as both a federal and state holiday, observed on the second Monday in October each year
- Notes Columbus Day has been celebrated in the United States since the colonial period and became a federal holiday in 1934 under President Franklin Delano Roosevelt
- Recognizes Columbus Day as a celebration of Italian-American heritage and contributions to America
- Acknowledges organizations including Unico National (based in Fairfield, New Jersey), Order Sons of Italy in America, and the New Jersey Italian and Italian-American Heritage Commission as advocates for preserving the holiday
- Directs copies of the resolution be sent to Italian-American heritage organizations, the President of the United States, and all New Jersey members of Congress
Legislative Description
Supports preservation of Columbus Day as federal and State holiday.
State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
1/13/2026
Committee Referrals
State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation1/13/2026
Full Bill Text
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