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NJ AJR60

NJ AJR60
Declares NJ "Purple Heart State."

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Introduced
01/09/2024
In Committee
10/21/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026

Introduced Session

2024-2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This resolution declares New Jersey a "Purple Heart State." New Jersey veterans and active duty military members have fought selflessly to preserve our nation's freedom, with many being wounded or killed while in the line of duty. The Purple Heart Medal is awarded in the name of the President to veterans and active duty military members who have been wounded or killed while serving in our nation's Armed Forces. The recipients of the Purple Heart Medal deserve recognition and honor for the bravery that recipients have shown while serving our nation. Three states, including West Virginia, Virginia, and Washington, are declared "Purple Heart States." Parts of 45 states are part of the "Purple Heart Trail," a symbolic and honorary system of roads, highways, bridges and other monuments that give tribute to the veterans and active duty military members who have been awarded the Purple Heart Medal. New Jersey has multiple counties, cities, and locations that are part of the "Purple Heart Trail." The "Purple Heart Trail" was established at the 1992 Military Order of the Purple Heart convention, which was held in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. Declaring New Jersey a "Purple Heart State" honors the contributions and sacrifices of the New Jersey service members who have received the Purple Heart Medal. Purple Heart Medal recipients from the State have been vital in maintaining the freedoms and way of life enjoyed by the State's citizens. The people of New Jersey have great respect, admiration, and the utmost gratitude for all of the service members who have selflessly served our country and the State. Therefore, it is altogether fitting and proper to declare New Jersey a "Purple Heart State."

AI Summary

This joint resolution declares New Jersey a "Purple Heart State" to recognize and honor military service members who have been awarded the Purple Heart Medal, which is the oldest and most venerated American military decoration given in the President's name to service members wounded or killed while serving in the Armed Forces. The resolution highlights that numerous New Jersey veterans have been wounded in combat and earned this medal as a recognition of their meritorious and sacrificial service, and notes that the state has multiple counties and cities already part of the "Purple Heart Trail," a symbolic network of roads and monuments honoring these veterans. By making this declaration, the resolution aims to show respect and gratitude for the state's service members who have risked their lives to preserve national freedom, acknowledging that their contributions have been vital in maintaining the way of life enjoyed by New Jersey's citizens. The resolution builds upon the precedent of three other states (West Virginia, Virginia, and Washington) that have already been designated as "Purple Heart States," and specifically references the 1992 Military Order of the Purple Heart convention held in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, as a historical touchpoint for this recognition.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (13)

Last Action

Substituted by SJR103 (on 10/28/2024)
(3 Companion Bills)

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/AJR60 01/09/2024
Analysis - Technical Review Of Prefiled Bill https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/AJR/60_T1.PDF 10/22/2024
Analysis - Statement AMV 10/21/24 https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/AJR/60_S1.PDF 10/22/2024
BillText https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/AJR/60_I1.HTM 01/19/2024
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