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

SJR137 1R

[First Reprint]

SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION

No. 137

STATE OF NEW JERSEY

222nd LEGISLATURE

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INTRODUCED MAY 11, 2026

Sponsored by:

Senator� LATHAM TIVER

District 8 (Atlantic and Burlington)

Senator� TROY SINGLETON

District 7 (Burlington)

Assemblyman� BALVIR SINGH

District 7 (Burlington)

Assemblyman� ANTHONY ANGELOZZI

District 8 (Atlantic and Burlington)

Assemblywoman� CAROL A. MURPHY

District 7 (Burlington)

Co-Sponsored by:

Senators Henry, Moriarty, Polistina, Amato, Holzapfel,
Testa, McKnight, Greenstein, Assemblyman Hutchison, Assemblywoman Katz,
Assemblymen Sauickie, Guardian, Miller, Moen, McClellan and Assemblywoman Park

SYNOPSIS

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

CURRENT VERSION OF TEXT

���� As reported by the Senate Law and Public Safety
Committee on May 18, 2026, with amendments.

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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
1
[
, 2026
]

of each
year
1

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.