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This joint resolution designates the month of June each year as "Gun Violence Awareness Month" in New Jersey, aiming to honor and remember victims and survivors of firearm violence. The resolution highlights the significant impact of gun violence in the United States, citing statistics on firearm-related deaths, including homicides and suicides, and noting that Americans are far more likely to be murdered with firearms than people in other developed countries. It also points out the disproportionate impact of gun violence on women in domestic violence situations and on children, with the Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence being a source for some of this data. Furthermore, the resolution details the substantial economic costs associated with gun violence, such as increased healthcare and criminal justice expenses, lost income, and negative effects on communities like reduced property values, and emphasizes the importance of keeping firearms away from dangerous individuals while respecting the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding citizens. The Governor is requested to issue an annual proclamation encouraging public officials, organizations, and citizens to observe this month with appropriate awareness activities and programs.

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