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Bill > S1273
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Introduced
02/08/2016
02/08/2016
In Committee
02/08/2016
02/08/2016
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2018
01/08/2018
Introduced Session
2016-2017 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill would designate September 11 in each year as "September 11 Remembrance Day" in New Jersey in memory of those who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks on the United States on September 11, 2001 and in recognition of the police officers, firefighters, emergency services personnel, and other citizens of this State and country who risked their own lives, health and safety to assist the victims of those attacks. The observance of one minute of silence in public schools on September 11 will serve as an annual reminder and lesson to students that freedom is not free, but can be preserved only at the cost of great personal sacrifice and adherence to duty.
AI Summary
This bill would designate September 11 each year as "September 11 Remembrance Day" in New Jersey to commemorate those who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks on the United States on September 11, 2001, and to recognize the police officers, firefighters, emergency services personnel, and other citizens who risked their lives to assist the victims. The bill calls for a one-minute period of silence in public schools on September 11 each year to serve as an annual reminder and lesson to students about the sacrifices made to preserve freedom.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee (on 02/08/2016)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2016/Bills/S1500/1273_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2016/Bills/S1500/1273_I1.PDF |
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