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This joint resolution designates October 19th of each year as "Mike 'Doc' Emrick Day" in New Jersey. Mike "Doc" Emrick announced his retirement from broadcasting on October 19th, 2020. At age 14, Mike "Doc" Emrick decided to have a career in hockey. After receiving undergraduate and graduate degrees in speech and radio television, Mike Emrick received a Ph.D. in Broadcasting Communications and became known as "Doc." Doc Emrick began his career broadcasting lower tier professional hockey matches and then became the play-by-play announcer for the National Hockey League's New Jersey Devils, a position he held for 21 seasons. During that time, Doc Emrick became well known for his mastery of the English language and his humor, making hockey feel more accessible to fans. Doc Emrick's career also included announcing the Stanley Cup Finals, NHL All-Star Games, and several Olympic hockey matches, as well as being a founder member and president of the National Hockey League Pronunciation Guide. This work was recognized within the industry, leading Doc Emrick to be the first broadcaster inducted into the United States Hockey Hall of Fame, as well as earning him many other awards and accolades. Doc Emrick has offered support and inspiration to a new generation of up and coming broadcasters, as well as fellow cancer survivors through his guidance, advocacy, support, and inspirational outlook on life.

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Carol Murphy (D)*, 

Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee (on 01/09/2024)

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