Bill > SJR40

Introduced Session

This joint resolution designates the first Sunday in May of each year as "Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service Day" to honor the volunteer and career firefighters who courageously made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. There are more than 35,000 men and women serving as volunteer and career firefighters in New Jersey. They play an essential role in the protection of lives and property in our State. They respond to emergency calls without reservation and with little regard for their personal safety. Between 1990 and 2024, approximately 145 on-duty firefighter fatalities were reported in this State. Annually, on National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service Day, the United States Congress and the President of the United States honor firefighters who have lost their lives by flying the American flag on all federal buildings at half-staff. Under this joint resolution, the Governor will direct all State and local government agencies to fly the flag of the United States and the State flag at half-staff in honor of all the volunteer and career firefighters who have died in the line of duty.

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Carmen Amato (R)*,  Parker Space (R)*, 

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee (on 01/13/2026)

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