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This bill designates the State House Complex Welcome Center in New Jersey as the "Governor Richard J. Codey Welcome Center" in recognition of Richard J. Codey's extensive public service. The bill requires the State Capitol Joint Management Commission to erect appropriate signs with the new designation and allows the commission to accept public and private gifts, donations, and grants to cover the costs of producing and installing these signs. The legislation honors Codey's significant political career, which includes being the longest-serving legislator in New Jersey, serving in the General Assembly since 1973, as a Senator from 1982 to 2024, and as Acting Governor for 14 months in 2004 after Governor James E. McGreevey's resignation. The bill highlights Codey's notable achievements, such as advocating for public health improvements, mental health care funding, stem cell research, smoking bans, youth protection measures, community safety initiatives, and his active involvement in local community activities. The naming of the welcome center serves as a tribute to Codey's dedicated public service, which concluded with his retirement from public office in January 2024.

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