Designates June 10 of each year as "Christina Grimmie Day" in NJ.*

AJR176 1R

[First Reprint]

ASSEMBLY JOINT RESOLUTION

No. 176

STATE OF NEW JERSEY

222nd LEGISLATURE

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INTRODUCED MAY 7, 2026

Sponsored by:

Assemblyman� BALVIR SINGH

District 7 (Burlington)

Assemblyman� ANTHONY ANGELOZZI

District 8 (Atlantic and Burlington)

Assemblywoman� CAROL A. MURPHY

District 7 (Burlington)

Co-Sponsored by:

Assemblyman Hutchison, Assemblywoman Katz, Assemblymen
Sauickie, Guardian, Miller, Moen, McClellan and Assemblywoman Park

SYNOPSIS

���� Designates June 10
of each year as �Christina Grimmie Day� in NJ.

CURRENT VERSION OF TEXT

���� As reported by the Assembly Public Safety and
Preparedness Committee on May 28, 2026, with amendments.

��

A Joint
Resolution
designating June 10
1
[
,
2026
]

of each year
1

as �Christina Grimmie Day� in New Jersey.

Whereas,

Christina Grimmie was a proud New Jersey native who grew up in Marlton, New
Jersey and rose to national prominence as a talented singer and songwriter; and

Whereas,

Christina began her journey with music at a young age and loved to sing and
write music; and

Whereas,

Christina first built a devoted following in the early days of YouTube by
sharing her music online, eventually amassing hundreds of millions of views and
a global fan base; and

Whereas,

Christina�s accomplishments also included successfully releasing her
first independent extended play, �Find Me,� which debuted at number two on
iTunes; amassing almost 3.5 million YouTube subscribers; finishing top three on
season six of NBC's �The Voice�; performing on multiple television shows
including �The Ellen Show� and �Dancing with the Stars�; having multiple album
and single releases in the top 10 on iTunes; and winning an American Music
Award in 2011 for New Media: Best Female, among many others; and

Whereas,

Tragically, Christina�s life was taken by a gunman following a concert in
Orlando, Florida in June 2016; and

Whereas,

In the wake of this tragedy, Christina�s family established the Christina
Grimmie Foundation to support individuals and families facing similar
unexpected hardships and crises, specifically families who have lost a loved
one to gun violence; and

Whereas,

Christina�s artistry, voice, and connection with her audience continue to
resonate with fans around the world; and

Whereas,

Christina�s music and performances remain widely celebrated and continue to
inspire new generations; and

Whereas,

June 2026 will mark the 10-year anniversary of Christina�s passing; and

Whereas,

It is altogether fitting and proper to designate June 10
1
[
,
2026
]

of each year
1
as �Christina Grimmie Day� to recognize
Christina�s lasting cultural impact, honor her legacy as a New Jersey artist,
and promote awareness of efforts to support victims of unexpected tragedies;
now, therefore,

����
Be It
Resolved
by the Senate and General Assembly of
the State of New Jersey:

���� 1.��� June 10, 2026 is
designated as �Christina Grimmie Day� in New Jersey to recognize Christina�s
lasting cultural impact, honor her legacy as a New Jersey artist, and promote
awareness of efforts to support victims of unexpected tragedies.

���� 2.��� The Governor is
respectfully requested to issue a proclamation recognizing June 10
1
[
, 2026
]

of each
year
1

as �Christina Grimmie Day� in New Jersey.

���� 3.��� This joint resolution
shall take effect immediately.