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NJ SJR31
NJ SJR31Designates second week of September of each year as "Library Awareness Week in New Jersey."
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Introduced
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
In Committee
12/04/2025
12/04/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This Joint Resolution designates the second week of September of each year as "Library Awareness Week in New Jersey." Libraries are critical institutions and dynamic centers of lifelong learning that play a unique role in ensuring the public's right to know and empowering people from all walks of life to make informed decisions about the world around them. Libraries also play a key role in the national discourse on intellectual freedom and equity of access to information and are the cornerstone of our democracy. It is therefore appropriate to foster public pride and support of the State's libraries, promote awareness and use of their valuable resources, and recognize the many contributions of library professionals by establishing a "Library Awareness Week in New Jersey."
AI Summary
This joint resolution designates the second week of September each year as "Library Awareness Week in New Jersey," recognizing libraries as essential institutions that play a critical role in democratic society. The resolution highlights libraries' importance as dynamic centers of lifelong learning that provide access to information, help bridge the digital divide, and offer diverse community services such as reading rooms, meeting spaces, storytelling hours, tutoring, and language instruction. It emphasizes the dedication of library professionals who help community members access information and resources, and calls on the Governor to issue an annual proclamation encouraging public officials and residents to observe the week with activities that recognize libraries' significance. The resolution aims to foster public pride and support for libraries, promote awareness of their valuable resources, and acknowledge the contributions of library staff to communities across New Jersey.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Reported from Senate Committee, 2nd Reading (on 12/04/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/SJR31 |
| Analysis - Statement SED 12/4/25 | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/SJR/31_S1.PDF |
| Analysis - Technical Review Of Prefiled Bill | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/SJR/31_T1.PDF |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/SJR/31_I1.HTM |
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