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NJ SCR58
NJ SCR58Urges New Jersey State Park Service to establish visitor's center at Princeton Battlefield State Park.
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Introduced
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
In Committee
03/04/2024
03/04/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This concurrent resolution urges the New Jersey State Park Service to establish a visitor's center at Princeton Battlefield State Park. Princeton Battlefield State Park preserves a critically important piece of American and New Jersey history. Important leaders in the early history of the United States of America, including General George Washington, Alexander Hamilton, Charles Willson Peale, and Dr. Benjamin Rush, were present at the Princeton Battlefield. It was also the hallowed ground where several important military leaders gave their lives, notably, General Hugh Mercer of Virginia, Colonel John Haslet of Delaware and Captain William Shippin of Pennsylvania, the first United States Marine to fall in land combat. The Battle of Princeton ended ten long days of battle between the Continental Army, the hired Germanic auxiliary troops, and the British military forces, beginning with the famous Christmas Day crossing of the Delaware River by General George Washington and his Continental Army. Victory for the Continental Army at the Battle of Princeton was a major turning point in the war for America's independence. Preserving the Princeton Battlefield is crucial. The site memorializes the sacrifice of those who defended the United States in its first war, and is a tribute to those who still defend the nation almost 250 years later. The battlefield's status as a State Park is not enough. Establishing a visitor's center will highlight its importance in New Jersey and in American history by providing a permanent place in which visitors can learn about the Battle of Princeton and the American Revolutionary War. Without a visitor's center to welcome and educate the public, the physical site of the Princeton Battlefield is at risk and its story could become lost. Private donations would help the State Park Service in developing the best possible visitor's center.
AI Summary
This concurrent resolution urges the New Jersey State Park Service to establish a visitor's center at Princeton Battlefield State Park, a historically significant site where a crucial battle of the American Revolutionary War took place on January 3, 1777, marking a turning point in the fight for American independence. The resolution highlights that this battle, part of the "Ten Crucial Days" campaign that began with General George Washington's crossing of the Delaware River, saw the Continental Army achieve a vital victory against British forces and their German auxiliaries, ultimately leading to New Jersey's liberation from British control for the remainder of the war. It emphasizes the presence of key historical figures like General Washington and the sacrifices made by leaders such as General Hugh Mercer, whose bravery is commemorated by Mercer County. The resolution notes that the park, which includes important landmarks like the Clarke House and the Mercer Oak, was recognized in 2012 as one of America's most endangered historical places, underscoring the need for better preservation and educational resources. By establishing a visitor's center, the resolution aims to enhance public understanding and appreciation of the battlefield's profound impact on New Jersey and American history, encourage support for its preservation, and potentially boost tourism, suggesting collaboration with the Princeton Battlefield Society and private donors to fund and develop the center.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Reported from Senate Committee, 2nd Reading (on 03/04/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/SCR58 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/SCR/58_I1.HTM |
| Analysis - Statement SEN 3/4/24 | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/SCR/58_S1.PDF |
| Analysis - Technical Review Of Prefiled Bill | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/SCR/58_T1.PDF |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/SCR/58_I1.HTM |
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