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This Joint Resolution officially designates October 1st of each year as "New Jersey Diner Day" to celebrate the state's significant role in the history and culture of diners. The resolution highlights that New Jersey is known as the "Diner Capital of the World" and traces the origins of diners back to the early 20th century with pioneers like Jerry O'Mahony, whose birthday is October 1st. It explains that New Jersey became a hub for building these factory-built, often stainless-steel eateries, which became popular destinations for travelers and residents due to the state's extensive transportation networks and the diners' affordability and convenience. With approximately 525 diners, the most in any state, the resolution acknowledges their important contribution to New Jersey's economy and culture, and respectfully requests the Governor to issue an annual proclamation encouraging public observance of this day.