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This joint resolution designates the fourth Sunday of October of each year as "Football Tight Ends Day" in New Jersey. Tight ends (TEs) are hybrid position players on offense who have several responsibilities. During a rushing play, they are tasked with effectively blocking defensive linemen, who often range anywhere from 275 and 325 pounds. During a passing play, they are required to block linemen, run a receiving route, or both. The various responsibilities of a TE require them to be strong, agile, decisive, and athletic. Despite these various responsibilities and skillsets, TEs are often overlooked when it comes to fan appreciation and recognition for more glamorous positions, such as quarterback or running back. To provide greater recognition to TEs, San Francisco 49ers TE George Kittle, widely considered one of the best players in the NFL by fans and players alike, created "National Tight Ends Day" in 2019. The focus of "National Tight Ends Day" is to acknowledge the importance of the TE position, the often undervalued TEs in the league, and celebrate the energetic and fun personalities of TEs. Since its inception in 2019, "National Tight Ends Day" has been embraced by teams, the NFL, fans, and multiple media outlets across the country. New Jersey has a rich history in the game of football. New Jersey is the birthplace of college football and home to both the New York Giants and New York Jets, who play their games at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford. New Jersey has a rich history with the tight end position as well. The Miami Dolphins Mike Gesicki, Pittsburgh Steelers Eric Ebron, and Tennessee Titans Anthony Firkser were all born in New Jersey and play the TE position at a high level in the NFL. Former All-Pro TE and current sportscaster Greg Olsen was also born in New Jersey and was a highly recruited player out of Wayne Hills High School. United States Senator Cory Booker was also a standout TE at Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan and Stanford University. Given the State's storied history with the game of football and the tight end position, it is appropriate for New Jersey to take the lead on promoting and acknowledging "Football Tight Ends Day" on the fourth Sunday of October of each year to recognize the contributions and efforts of those players.

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Latham Tiver (R)*, 

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee (on 01/09/2024)

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