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Introduced
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
In Committee
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Women have served honorably and with courage in all of America's wars and conflicts since the American Revolution. This joint resolution designates March of each year as "Women Veterans Month" in New Jersey in honor and remembrance of all women veterans who have proudly and valiantly served this State and Nation. Today, women constitute approximately 15 percent of the military personnel on active duty and demonstrate great skill, sacrifice, and commitment to defending the principles upon which our Nation was founded and continues to uphold. To pay respect to the State and Nation's women veterans for their dutiful service to the Nation, the Governor is respectfully requested to issue an annual proclamation calling upon public officials and the citizens of this State to observe March of each year as "Women Veterans Month" in New Jersey.
AI Summary
This joint resolution designates March of each year as "Women Veterans Month" in New Jersey to honor and recognize the significant contributions of women veterans throughout American military history. The resolution highlights the long tradition of women serving in the military, dating back to the American Revolution, and notes their evolving roles, including recent changes that now allow women to serve in combat positions. It emphasizes that women currently constitute approximately 15 percent of active-duty military personnel, with representation across different branches of service, and specifically mentions that New Jersey is home to 25,678 women veterans. The resolution respectfully requests that the Governor issue an annual proclamation calling on public officials and citizens to observe March as "Women Veterans Month" through appropriate activities and programs, thereby acknowledging the skill, sacrifice, and commitment of women who have served to defend the nation's principles of freedom and liberty.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee (on 01/09/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/AJR35 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/AJR/35_I1.HTM |
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