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NJ S3069

NJ S3069
Designates September 11 of each year "September 11 Remembrance Day."


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Introduced
09/29/2022
In Committee
09/29/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024

Introduced Session

2022-2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill would designate September 11 of each year as "September 11 Remembrance Day" to honor the memory of those who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks on the United States on September 11, 2001 and in recognition of the police officers, firefighters, emergency services personnel, and other citizens of this State and country who risked their own lives, health and safety to assist the victims of those attacks. The observance of one minute of silence in public schools on September 11 will serve as an annual reminder and lesson to students that freedom is not free, but can be preserved only at the cost of great personal sacrifice and adherence to duty.

AI Summary

This bill would designate September 11 of each year as "September 11 Remembrance Day" 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 own lives to assist the victims of those attacks. The bill also requires public schools to observe a one-minute period of silence on September 11 as an annual reminder and lesson to students that freedom comes at a great personal cost.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee (on 09/29/2022)

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