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NJ SJR78

NJ SJR78
Designates neon yellow as official color to raise awareness of suicide among veterans.

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Introduced
02/12/2024
In Committee
02/12/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026

Introduced Session

2024-2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This joint resolution designates neon yellow (pantone 395) as the official color in New Jersey for raising awareness of veteran suicide. The neon yellow color would be called Vet 22 in New Jersey as it is called in Pennsylvania. The color Vet 22 derives its name from the startling statistic that 22 veterans take their own lives each day and is designed to enlist support in the fight against veteran suicide. In New Jersey, as of September 30, 2018, there are approximately 340,560 veterans in this State, of which approximately 25,680 are women. The residents of New Jersey have a responsibility to be proactive and help our veterans who suffer from the deepest, invisible wounds of war and conflict before these veterans take their own lives. The health and well-being of the courageous men and women who served in uniform are of the highest priority for this State. It is therefore proper and fitting for the State of New Jersey to illustrate its support for its veterans and their emotional and mental health by designating Vet 22 or neon yellow as the official color to raise awareness of veteran suicide.

AI Summary

This joint resolution designates neon yellow (specifically Pantone 395), known as "Vet 22", as New Jersey's official color to raise awareness about veteran suicide. The resolution is rooted in alarming statistics from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, which reported that an average of 22 veterans commit suicide each day, and in 2014, veterans represented 18 percent of all adult suicide deaths in the United States. The color derives its name from this tragic statistic and is intended to bring attention to the mental health challenges faced by veterans, particularly noting that veteran suicide rates are significantly higher than those of non-veterans, with veterans aged 55-74 experiencing the highest incidence and almost 70 percent of veteran suicides involving firearms. By officially recognizing this color, New Jersey aims to demonstrate support for its approximately 340,560 veterans, highlight the invisible wounds of war, and encourage support for mental health programs specifically designed to help veterans. The resolution is part of a broader effort, initiated by the VALOR Clinic Foundation in Pennsylvania, to raise awareness and provide compassionate support to those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee (on 02/12/2024)
(3 Companion Bills)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/SJR78
BillText https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/SJR/78_I1.HTM
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