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Bill > A4345
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Introduced
12/05/2016
12/05/2016
In Committee
01/19/2017
01/19/2017
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 honor those who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, and recognize the bravery of police officers, firefighters, emergency services personnel, and other citizens who risked their lives to assist the victims. The bill would require public schools to observe a one-minute period of silence on September 11 as an annual reminder of the sacrifices made to preserve freedom, and encourage local governments and patriotic organizations to hold public ceremonies on this day.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Reported out of Assembly Committee, 2nd Reading (on 01/19/2017)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2016/Bills/A4500/4345_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2016/Bills/A4500/4345_I1.PDF |
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