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AJR159
ASSEMBLY JOINT RESOLUTION
No. 159
STATE OF NEW JERSEY
222nd LEGISLATURE
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INTRODUCED MARCH 10, 2026
Sponsored by:
Assemblywoman� MARGIE DONLON, M.D.
District 11 (Monmouth)
Assemblywoman� LUANNE M. PETERPAUL
District 11 (Monmouth)
Co-Sponsored by:
Assemblywoman Rowan
SYNOPSIS
���� Designates November 2026 as Veterans Month in New
Jersey.
CURRENT VERSION OF TEXT
���� As introduced.
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A Joint
Resolution
designating November 2026
as Veterans Month in New Jersey.
Whereas,
Throughout the history of the United States, brave men and women have served
with honor in the Armed Forces of this country and participated in wars and
conflicts in which this country has engaged; and
Whereas,
Individuals serving in the United States Armed Forces have made significant
sacrifices to ensure that this nation and the American people are safe and
secure; and
Whereas,
Millions of people across the country enjoy the blessings of freedom, peace,
and representative government because our veterans were willing to risk their
lives for them; and
Whereas,
The people of the United States, and of this State, owe a great debt of
gratitude to all our military veterans who have stood, in times of peace and
war, for individual liberty and a free and democratic government; and
Whereas,
There are approximately 15.8 million veterans in the United States, with approximately
350,000 veterans residing in New Jersey; and
Whereas,
With many veterans and multiple active military bases in New Jersey, the State
should provide ample opportunities to honor the dedicated servicemembers who
protect the nation�s freedom every day; and
Whereas,
Originally celebrated as Armistice Day beginning in 1918 to recognize the
victory of the Allied Forces of World War I, Veterans Day is celebrated on
November 11 of each year to recognize those who served in all wars; and
Whereas,
It is therefore fitting and proper to designate November 2026 as Veterans Month
in New Jersey, in recognition of the achievements, contributions, and
sacrifices of the brave men and women who have served this country; now,
therefore,
����
Be It
Resolved
by the Senate and General Assembly of
the State of New Jersey:
���� 1.� November 2026 is
designated as Veterans Month in New Jersey to acknowledge the achievements,
contributions, and sacrifices of the brave men and women who have served this
country.
���� 2.� The Governor may annually
issue a proclamation calling upon public officials and citizens of the State to
observe Veterans Month with appropriate activities and programs.
���� 3.� This joint resolution
shall take effect immediately.
STATEMENT
���� This resolution designates
November 2026 as Veterans Month in New Jersey.
���� Throughout the history of the
United States, brave men and women have served with honor in the Armed Forces
of this country and participated in wars and conflicts in which this country
has engaged.� Individuals serving in the United States Armed Forces have made
significant sacrifices to ensure that this nation and the American people are
safe and secure, allowing millions of people across the country to enjoy the
blessings of freedom, peace, and representative government.� The people of the
United States, and of this State, owe a great debt of gratitude to all our
military veterans who have stood, in times of peace and war, for individual
liberty and a free and democratic government.
���� There are approximately 15.8
million veterans in the United States, with approximately 350,000 veterans
residing in New Jersey.� With many veterans and multiple active military bases
in New Jersey, the State should provide ample opportunities to honor the
dedicated servicemembers who protect the nation�s freedom every day.
���� Originally celebrated as
Armistice Day beginning in 1918 to recognize the victory of the Allied Forces
of World War I, Veterans Day is celebrated on November 11 of each year to
recognize those who served in all wars.� It is therefore fitting and proper to
designate November 2026 as Veterans Month in New Jersey, in recognition of the
achievements, contributions, and sacrifices of the brave men and women who have
served this country.