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This joint resolution designates the last weekend in October as "Honor Your Hometown Weekend" in New Jersey, aiming to celebrate and recognize the significance of towns, cities, communities, and neighborhoods in shaping personal, state, and national bonds. The resolution emphasizes the importance of hometowns as unifying forces that transcend divisions, highlighting how shared community experiences contribute to individual and collective identity. Drawing inspiration from cultural celebrations like Mother's and Father's Day, and referencing a quote from Bruce Springsteen about his hometown of Freehold, the resolution calls on the Governor to issue an annual proclamation encouraging public officials and citizens to observe the weekend with appropriate programs and activities. Additionally, the resolution requests that the Governor advocate for a national weekend of celebration to honor America's hometowns, underscoring the broader cultural and democratic significance of local communities in fostering connections, understanding, and civic engagement.

Government Affairs, Housing and Urban Affairs

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/SJR70