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SJR82
SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION
No. 82
STATE OF NEW JERSEY
222nd LEGISLATURE
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INTRODUCED FEBRUARY 5, 2026
Sponsored by:
Senator� CARMEN F. AMATO, JR.
District 9 (Ocean)
SYNOPSIS
���� Designates August 30 of each year as �Keith Pinto
Day� in NJ.
CURRENT VERSION OF TEXT
���� As introduced.
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A Joint
Resolution
designating August 30 of each
year as �Keith Pinto Day� in New Jersey.
Whereas,
Keith Pinto was a lifelong resident of Toms River, New Jersey where he
graduated from Toms River High School North in 2020, and was preparing to enter
his sophomore year at Ocean County Community College with plans to enlist in
the United States Marines thereafter; and
Whereas,
As an active member of the Toms River community who was passionate about
helping others, Keith dedicated his summers to working as a lifeguard in the
South Seaside Park section of Berkeley Township, New Jersey; and
Whereas,
On August 30, 2021, Keith�s life was tragically cut short at the young age of
19 when he was fatally struck by lightning during his lifeguarding shift; and
Whereas,
On September 1, 2021, Governor Murphy signed Executive Order No. 258, directing
the flag of the United States of America and the flag of New Jersey be flown at
half-staff at all State departments, offices, agencies, and instrumentalities
on September 3, 2021, in recognition and mourning of Keith�s passing; and
Whereas,
Keith left an indelible mark on his community and is remembered as a hero who
served, protected, and developed special connections with families visiting the
Jersey Shore; and
Whereas,
In addition to his service, Keith was widely regarded for his infectious
personality, and those close to Keith described him as a good soul who lit up
every room and put smiles on the faces of everyone around him; and
Whereas,
To honor Keith�s life, Berkeley Township, New Jersey renamed the beach where he
served as a lifeguard to �Keith Pinto Memorial Beach� and the street where that
beach is located to �Keith Pinto Way�; and
Whereas,
It is fitting and proper to commemorate Keith�s life, his service to his
community, and the joy he brought to others by designating August 30 of each
year as �Keith Pinto Day� in New Jersey; now, therefore,
����
Be It
Resolved
by the Senate and General Assembly of
the State of New Jersey:
���� 1.� August 30 of each year is
designated as �Keith Pinto Day� in New Jersey.
���� 2.� The Governor is requested
to issue a proclamation annually to recognize August 30 of each year as �Keith
Pinto Day� and call upon relevant State agencies, organizations, and citizens
of the State to observe the day with appropriate commemorative activities and
programs.
���� 3.� This joint resolution
shall take effect immediately.
STATEMENT
���� This joint resolution
designates August 30 of each year as �Keith Pinto Day� in NJ.
���� Keith Pinto was a lifelong
resident of Toms River, NJ who dedicated several summers to serving as a
lifeguard in the South Seaside Park section of Berkeley Township, NJ.� At the
young age of 19, Keith�s life was tragically cut short by a lightning storm during
his lifeguarding shift on August 30, 2021.
���� Keith is remembered as a hero
who served, protected, and developed special connections with families visiting
the Jersey Shore.� In addition to his service, Keith was widely regarded for
his infectious personality, and those close to Keith described him as a good
soul who lit up every room and put smiles on the faces of everyone around him.
���� It is fitting and proper to
designate August 30 of each year as �Keith Pinto Day� in memory of Keith�s
life, his service to his community, and the joy he brought to others.� The
Governor is requested to issue a proclamation annually to recognize August 30
of each year as �Keith Pinto Day� and call upon relevant State agencies,
organizations, and citizens of the State to observe the day with appropriate
commemorative activities and programs.