Bill > A5198

This bill designates September 11 of each year as "September 11 Remembrance Day" in New Jersey to honor the memory of those who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks on the United States on September 11, 2001, and to recognize the police officers, firefighters, emergency services personnel, and other citizens who risked their lives to assist the victims of those attacks. The bill requires public schools to observe a one-minute period of silence on September 11 as an annual reminder and lesson to students about the sacrifices made to preserve freedom. The bill also encourages local governments and patriotic organizations to hold public ceremonies on "September 11 Remembrance Day" and directs that American and State flags in New Jersey be flown at half-staff on that day.

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