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SJR89 • 2026

Designates October 27th of each year as "Tree of Life Remembrance Day" in New Jersey.

Designates October 27th of each year as "Tree of Life Remembrance Day" in New Jersey.

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Greenstein, Linda R.
Last action
2026-02-19
Official status
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Designates October 27th of each year as "Tree of Life Remembrance Day" in New Jersey.

Designates October 27th of each year as "Tree of Life Remembrance Day" in New Jersey.

What This Bill Does

  • Designates October 27th of each year as "Tree of Life Remembrance Day" in New Jersey.
  • Topic: State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Fiscal note: This bill has not been certified by OLS for a fiscal note.

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Bill History

  1. 2026-02-19 New Jersey Legislature

    Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee

Official Summary Text

Designates October 27th of each year as "Tree of Life Remembrance Day" in New Jersey.
Topic:
State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation
Fiscal note:
This bill has not been certified by OLS for a fiscal note.

Current Bill Text

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SJR89

SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION

No. 89

STATE OF NEW JERSEY

222nd LEGISLATURE

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INTRODUCED FEBRUARY 19, 2026

Sponsored by:

Senator� LINDA R. GREENSTEIN

District 14 (Mercer and Middlesex)

SYNOPSIS

���� Designates October 27th of each year as �Tree of Life
Remembrance Day� in New Jersey.�

CURRENT VERSION OF TEXT

���� As introduced.

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A Joint
Resolution
designating October 27th of each
year as �Tree of Life Remembrance Day� in New Jersey.

Whereas,

Tree of Life Synagogue is a synagogue in the Squirrel Hill neighborhood of
eastern Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania�s second largest city; and

Whereas,

On October 27, 2018, a mass shooting fueled by religious and ethnic animus
towards Jewish people occurred at Tree of Life Synagogue; and

Whereas,

The mass shooting unfolded during morning services and a joyous celebration;
and

Whereas,

The senseless act of violence resulted in the loss of eleven innocent lives and
injury to six others; and

Whereas,

The tragedy and loss of life have shocked and saddened Americans around the
country; and

Whereas,

Houses of worship are places of community, solace, and reflection, where no
person should feel fear; and

Whereas,

The people of New Jersey share the grief of the families and friends of those
who were injured or killed; and

Whereas,

It is fitting and proper to designate October 27th of each year as �Tree of
Life Remembrance Day� so that we recognize the victims and honor their
memories; now, therefore,

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

���� 1.��� a.� October 27th of each
year is designated as �Tree of Life Remembrance Day� in the State of New
Jersey.

���� b.��� The Governor shall
annually issue a proclamation calling upon public officials and citizens of
this State to observe the day with appropriate activities and programs.�

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

STATEMENT

���� On October 27, 2018, a mass
shooting fueled by religious and ethnic animus towards Jewish people occurred
at Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The senseless act of
violence resulted in the loss of eleven innocent lives and injury to six
others. The people of New Jersey share the grief of the families and friends of
those who were injured or killed, and the designation of October 27th of each
year as �Tree of Life Remembrance Day� would allow New Jersey residents to
annually recognize the victims of that mass shooting and honor their memories.�