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NJ ACR169
NJ ACR169Commemorates 126th anniversary of Jewish War Veterans of United States of America.
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Introduced
12/05/2022
12/05/2022
In Committee
12/05/2022
12/05/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024
01/08/2024
Introduced Session
2022-2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Commemorates 126th anniversary of Jewish War Veterans of United States of America.
AI Summary
This Concurrent Resolution commemorates the 126th anniversary of the Jewish War Veterans of the United States of America (JWV), recognizing its founding in 1896 by Civil War veterans to combat anti-Semitism. The resolution highlights the JWV's long history as the oldest continuously active veterans organization, detailing its advocacy for Jewish soldiers, support during wartime, fight for civil rights, provision of veterans services, and significant achievements such as boycotting German goods before World War II, contributing to the war effort through fundraising, supporting the GI Bill, organizing blood drives during the Korean War, establishing a museum for American Jewish military history, and participating in the 1963 March on Washington. It also acknowledges the JWV's ongoing work through its foundation and its presence in New Jersey with 20 posts.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (7)
Daniel Benson (D)*,
Wayne DeAngelo (D)*,
Robert Karabinchak (D)*,
Kimberly Eulner (R),
Marilyn Piperno (R),
Alex Sauickie (R),
Sterley Stanley (D),
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee (on 12/05/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/ACR169 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/ACR/169_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/ACR/169_I1.PDF |
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