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NJ AJR115
NJ AJR115Designates May of each year as Military Spouse Appreciation Month in New Jersey.
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Introduced
02/05/2024
02/05/2024
In Committee
02/05/2024
02/05/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This joint resolution designates May of each year as Military Spouse Appreciation Month. The men and women in the Armed Forces courageously defend our Nation and State, and keep its citizens safe. As they make heroic sacrifices for their county, their husbands and wives are often left to deal with the strains of relocation and deployment. Though most military spouses do not wear a uniform themselves, they serve and strengthen our Nation and State every day be providing our brave troops with support, comfort, and love. They are the rock on which their families, our military community, and our security depend. They deserve recognition for the contributions and sacrifices they make. This State recognizes the selfless and extraordinary service and sacrifices of military spouses, and designates May of each year as Military Spouse Appreciation Month in New Jersey.
AI Summary
This joint resolution designates May of each year as Military Spouse Appreciation Month in New Jersey, recognizing the critical and often overlooked contributions of military spouses who support service members. The resolution highlights that while military spouses do not wear uniforms themselves, they play a crucial role in supporting armed forces personnel by providing emotional support, managing family challenges during deployments and relocations, and serving as the foundation of military families and community strength. The resolution calls upon the Governor to issue an annual proclamation encouraging public officials and citizens to observe the month with appropriate activities and programs, and emphasizes that these spouses are "silent heroes" who deserve recognition for their sacrifices, understanding, and encouragement of servicemembers. By formally acknowledging their contributions, the resolution aims to draw attention to the significant behind-the-scenes support that military spouses provide to those defending the nation and state.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee (on 02/05/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/AJR115 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/AJR/115_I1.HTM |
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