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NJ AJR54
NJ AJR54Honors Trooper Werner Foerster and all fallen officers; designates August 19th of each year as "Trooper Werner Foerster Remembrance Day."
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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
This joint resolution designates August 19th of each year as "Trooper Werner Foerster Remembrance Day" to honor the life and service of Trooper Foerster and of all officers who have died in the line of duty. Fallen Trooper Werner Foerster was born on August 19, 1938 in Leipzig, Germany. He served in the United States Army and in the Vietnam War from December 8, 1963 to December 9, 1965 before joining the New Jersey State Police. Trooper Foerster joined the State Police on July 24, 1970 and was a member of the 82nd State Police Class. He had served for two years and 10 months when he died in the line of duty on May 2, 1973. Trooper Foerster is survived by his wife and two children. He is buried in the Washington Monumental Cemetery in South River, New Jersey. This joint resolution honors the life and service of Trooper Foerster and all fallen officers and their families.
AI Summary
This joint resolution designates August 19th of each year as "Trooper Werner Foerster Remembrance Day" to honor the life and service of Trooper Werner Foerster, a New Jersey State Police officer who was killed in the line of duty on May 2, 1973. Foerster, who was born in Leipzig, Germany, was a Vietnam War veteran who served in the U.S. Army from 1963 to 1965 before joining the New Jersey State Police in 1970. The resolution acknowledges that Foerster is survived by his wife and two children, and that 198 additional officers have died in the line of duty in New Jersey since his death. The resolution requests that the Governor issue an annual proclamation recognizing the day and calls upon public officials and citizens to observe it with appropriate events. Additionally, copies of the resolution will be transmitted to all members of the New Jersey State Legislature, and the resolution takes effect immediately, serving to commemorate Foerster and honor the sacrifices of all law enforcement officers who have died while serving their communities.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee (on 01/09/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/AJR54 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/AJR/54_I1.HTM |
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