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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This joint resolution designates July 8 of each year as "New Jersey Revolutionary War Remembrance Day" for it was on July 8, 1776, the Declaration of Independence, after having been officially adopted by the Continental Congress on July 4, received its first public reading in New Jersey. In many respects, the story of American Independence cannot be told without New Jersey. Today, New Jersey has over 250 Revolutionary War sites listed on the National Register of Historic Places and was witness to nearly 300 significant military engagements from 1775 to 1783. It was here that Washington, on two separate occasions, turned the tide of the war by crossing the Delaware River to launch a surprise attack on Hessian soldiers at Trenton in December 1776 and rallying his troops at the Battle of Monmouth in June 1778. It is also the place where the Continental Army infamously endured its harshest winter while encamped at Jockey Hollow in the winter of 1779-1780. To bring greater attention to the important role this State played in the American Revolution and to remember those in New Jersey who lost their lives fighting for our nation's independence, the sponsor believes it is appropriate to designate July 8 as "New Jersey Revolutionary War Remembrance Day."
AI Summary
This joint resolution designates July 8 of each year as "New Jersey Revolutionary War Remembrance Day" to honor the state's significant contributions and sacrifices during the American Revolution. The date was chosen because July 8, 1776, marked the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence in New Jersey, a pivotal document adopted by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, that declared the thirteen American colonies independent from Great Britain. New Jersey, strategically located between British-held New York and the patriot capital of Philadelphia, witnessed nearly 300 military engagements and played a crucial role in key events like the Ten Crucial Days Campaign, which included the surprise attack on Trenton, and the Battle of Monmouth, both of which helped turn the tide of the war in favor of the colonists. The resolution also acknowledges the harsh winter encampment of the Continental Army at Jockey Hollow and the fact that General George Washington spent more time in New Jersey than any other state during the conflict, underscoring its importance as the "Crossroads of the American Revolution." The designation aims to raise awareness of New Jersey's role in achieving American independence and to remember those who lost their lives fighting for it, with the Governor encouraged to issue annual proclamations for its observance.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Tourism, Gaming and the Arts Committee (on 01/13/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/AJR26 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/AJR/26_I1.HTM |
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