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NJ SJR101
NJ SJR101Designates May of each year as Military Spouse Appreciation Month in New Jersey.
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Introduced
04/08/2024
04/08/2024
In Committee
03/03/2025
03/03/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
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 to recognize the critical and often overlooked contributions of military spouses. The resolution acknowledges that while military service members courageously defend the nation and state, their spouses face significant challenges such as frequent relocations and deployments. Though military spouses do not wear uniforms, they provide essential emotional support, comfort, and love to service members, serving as the foundational strength of military families and communities. The resolution highlights these spouses as "silent heroes" who make substantial sacrifices and play a vital role in supporting national security. Additionally, the resolution respectfully requests that the Governor issue an annual proclamation encouraging public officials and citizens to observe the month with appropriate activities and programs that honor and appreciate military spouses for their extraordinary service, strength, and resilience.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Reported from Senate Committee, 2nd Reading (on 03/03/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/SJR101 |
| Analysis - Statement SMV 3/3/25 | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/SJR/101_S1.PDF |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/SJR/101_I1.HTM |
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