New Jersey Revised Statutes Title 36 - Legal Holidays

• Section 36:1-1 - Legal Holidays.
  36:1-1. a. The following days in each year shall, for all purposes whatsoever as regards the presenting for payment or acceptance, and of the...
• Section 36:1-1.1 - Saturdays Public Holidays
  Each Saturday in each year shall, for all purposes whatsoever as regards the transaction of business in the public offices of this State, and...
• Section 36:1-1.2 - Legal Holiday On Saturday; Preceding Friday Deemed To Be Holiday.
  1.Whenever any legal holiday enumerated in R.S.36:1-1 other than Saturday, and other than those days enumerated under subsection d. of R.S.36:1-1, can and shall...
• Section 36:1-2 - Transaction Of Business On Holidays
  36:1-2. Transaction of business on holidays. Any person or corporation, including without limitation a bank, trust company, banking institution and savings and loan association,...
• Section 36:1-3 - Sales Of Real And Personal Property On Designated Holidays
  36:1-3. Sales of real and personal property on designated holidays. Any sale of real or personal property made by any public officer, or by...
• Section 36:1-4 - Transactions By Certain Financial Institutions After 12 O'clock Noon On Saturdays And Public Holidays
  36:1-4. Transactions by certain financial institutions after 12 o'clock noon on Saturdays and public holidays. The payment, certification or acceptance of any check or...
• Section 36:1-5 - Mother's Day
  For the purpose of paying a special tribute to mothers, the second Sunday of May in each year is designated as a day for...
• Section 36:1-6 - Father's Day
  For the purpose of paying a special tribute to fathers, the third Sunday of June in each year is designated as a day for...
• Section 36:1-8 - Volunteer Fireman's Day
  For the purpose of paying special tribute to volunteer firemen, the second Sunday of January in each year is designated for the general observance...
• Section 36:1-9 - Volunteer First Aid And Rescue Squad Day
  For the purpose of paying special tribute to volunteer first aid and rescue squads, the third Sunday in January in each year is designated...
• Section 36:1-10 - Legislative Findings And Declaration
  The Legislature finds and declares: a. That the tenth day of June marks the anniversary of one of the most heinous criminal acts in...
• Section 36:1-11 - Lidice Memorial Day; Designation
  The tenth day of June in each year is designated as Lidice Memorial Day in honor of the innocent victims of the Nazi outrage...
• Section 36:1-12 - Findings, Declarations Relative To Kristallnacht
  1.The Legislature finds and declares: a. On the night of November 9-10, 1938, organized gangs of Nazi Gestapo agents instigated a horrible wave of...
• Section 36:1-13 - Kristallnacht Memorial Night Designated
  2.The night of November 9-10 in each year is designated as Kristallnacht Memorial Night in New Jersey in honor of the innocent victims of...
• Section 36:2-1 - Crispus Attucks Day
  In order to pay respect to Crispus Attucks, the first American patriot to give his life in our country's war of freedom, the fifth...
• Section 36:2-1.1 - Special Commemorations Posted On Department Of State Website.
  1.The Department of State shall post, within 60 days after the date of enactment of this act, and maintain on its Internet website a...
• Section 36:2-2 - American Flag Week
  The Governor of the State of New Jersey is requested, annually, to issue an appropriate proclamation designating the period of June 7 through June...
• Section 36:2-3 - New Jersey Day
  The Governor of the State of New Jersey is requested to issue annually an appropriate proclamation designating April 17 as New Jersey Day and...
• Section 36:2-4 - Women's History Week; Designation
  The second week of March in each year shall be designated as "Women's History Week" in the State of New Jersey in recognition of...
• Section 36:2-5 - Governor's Proclamation; Women's History Week
  The Governor is requested to issue a proclamation proclaiming the aforesaid designation and with the Legislature to call upon all citizens of the State,...
• Section 36:2-6 - Law Day On May 1; Annual Proclamation By Governor
  The Governor of the State of New Jersey is requested to issue annually an appropriate proclamation designating May 1 as "Law Day" and calling...
• Section 36:2-7 - "New Jersey P. O. W.-m. I. A. Recognition Day" Designated.
  1.The third Friday in September of each year shall be designated as "New Jersey P.O.W.-M.I.A. Recognition Day" in recognition of the sacrifices of the...
• Section 36:2-8 - Request For Proclamation By Governor
  The Governor is requested to issue a proclamation proclaiming this designation and with the Legislature to call annually upon the citizens of this State...
• Section 36:2-9 - New Jersey Retired Teachers Day
  The Governor shall designate the first Sunday in November of each year as "New Jersey Retired Teachers Day," a day on which the people...
• Section 36:2-10 - Police, Firemen, First Aid Day
  The third Sunday in May of each year shall be designated as "Police, Firemen and First Aid Recognition Day" in the State of New...
• Section 36:2-11 - Annual Observance
  The Governor shall issue annually a proclamation designating the third Sunday in May of each year as "Police, Firemen and First Aid Recognition Day"...
• Section 36:2-12 - Literacy Awareness Week
  That the first full week of July of each year shall be proclaimed as "Literacy Awareness Week" in New Jersey. L.1989, JR 2
• Section 36:2-13 - Missing Persons' Month
  The period of May 25 through June 25 is permanently designated and declared "Missing Persons' Month" in the State of New Jersey. L.1989,c.83,s.2.
• Section 36:2-14 - Dissemination Of Information
  All government agencies and appropriate private agencies and associations in this State are urged to recognize "Missing Persons' Month" by working cooperatively to make...
• Section 36:2-15 - Grandparents' Day
  1.The Sunday after Labor Day of each year shall be proclaimed as "Grandparents' Day" in New Jersey. 1989, JR 5; amended 1998, c.75, s.1.
• Section 36:2-16 - New Jersey Shore Celebration Day; Established
  It is declared that the second Saturday preceding the last Monday in May, known as Memorial Day, shall be New Jersey Shore Celebration Day,...
• Section 36:2-17 - Observance Of New Jersey Shore Celebration Day; Cooperation, Coordination; Encouraged
  The State government, the government of every county bordering on the New Jersey shore, and the government of every municipality located within a county...
• Section 36:2-18 - "Vietnam Veterans' Remembrance Day" Designated
  May 7th of each year shall be designated as "Vietnam Veterans' Remembrance Day" in the State of New Jersey to honor those veterans who...
• Section 36:2-19 - Observance Of "Vietnam Veterans' Remembrance Day"
  The Governor shall annually issue a proclamation designating May 7th as "Vietnam Veterans' Remembrance Day" and with the Legislature call upon the citizens of...
• Section 36:2-20 - "Korean War Veterans' Day" Designated
  1. July 27 of each year shall be designated as "Korean War Veterans' Day" in New Jersey in recognition of the courage and unwavering...
• Section 36:2-21 - Gubernatorial Proclamation
  2. The Governor shall issue annually a proclamation designating this day as "Korean War Veterans' Day" and with the Legislature call upon the citizens...
• Section 36:2-22 - "Holocaust Remembrance Day"
  1. There is hereby designated an annual "Holocaust Remembrance Day," which shall be that day in each year which corresponds to the 27th day...
• Section 36:2-23 - Findings, Declarations
  1. The Legislature finds and declares that: a. Alzheimer's Disease is a terminal, organic brain disease of unknown origin that causes steady brain deterioration...
• Section 36:2-24 - "Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month," "Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Day"; Designated.
  2.The month of November is permanently designated as "Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month" and the first Monday in November is permanently designated as "Alzheimer's Disease...
• Section 36:2-25 - Recognition, Encouragement, Assistance.
  3.The Governor and the Legislature urge all citizens to recognize "Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month" and "Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Day," and to provide encouragement and...
• Section 36:2-26 - "First Aid Week" Designated; Annual Award Established
  1. a. The second week of May in each year shall be designated as "First Aid Week" in the State of New Jersey in...
• Section 36:2-27 - Woman Police Officer Of The Year Award
  1. a. Each year on August 26, Women's Equality Day, an award for Woman Police Officer of the Year shall be presented by the...
• Section 36:2-28 - "Garden Week" Designated
  1. The first full week of June each year shall be designated as "Garden Week" in New Jersey for the purpose of recognizing and...
• Section 36:2-29 - Observation Of "Garden Week" Encouraged
  2. The people of the State and all appropriate State and local governmental entities are urged to observe "Garden Week" by participating in activities...
• Section 36:2-30 - "Child Abuse Awareness Month," Designated
  2. The month of April is permanently designated and declared "Child Abuse Awareness Month" in the State of New Jersey. L.1992,c.42.
• Section 36:2-31 - "Long-term Care Week" Designated
  1. a. The second full week of May in each year shall be designated as "Long-Term Care Week" in the State of New Jersey...
• Section 36:2-32 - "Women Veterans Awareness Month" Designated
  1. The month of May is designated as "Women Veterans Awareness Month" in the State of New Jersey to acknowledge and commemorate the sacrifices...
• Section 36:2-33 - "Senior Citizen's Day" Designated
  2. May 15th is permanently designated "Senior Citizen's Day" in New Jersey. L.1994,c.41.
• Section 36:2-34 - "A Day Of Prayer In New Jersey" Designated
  1. The first Thursday in May each year is designated as "A Day of Prayer in New Jersey" and the citizens of New Jersey...
• Section 36:2-35 - "Take Our Daughters To Work Day" Designated
  1. The last Thursday in April shall be permanently established as "Take our Daughters to Work Day." L.1995, J.R.4, s.1.
• Section 36:2-36 - "Prostate Cancer Awareness Month" Designated
  1. The month of June in each year is designated as "Prostate Cancer Awareness Month" in the State of New Jersey, and the citizens...
• Section 36:2-37 - "Delaware Bay Day" Designated
  1. The second Saturday in June of each year shall be designated as "Delaware Bay Day" in New Jersey for the purposes of recognizing...
• Section 36:2-38 - Observation Of "Delaware Bay Day"
  2. The people of the State and all appropriate State and local governmental entities are urged to observe "Delaware Bay Day" by participating in...
• Section 36:2-40 - Children's Memorial Day Designated
  1. May 25 shall be permanently established as "Children's Memorial Day." L.1996,JR4,s.1.
• Section 36:2-41 - "Native American Day," Dedicated, Proclaimed
  1. The fourth Friday of September of every year shall be dedicated and proclaimed as "Native American Day." L.1996, JR7.
• Section 36:2-42 - New Jersey Seafood Promotion Month Designated
  1. October is hereby designated as New Jersey Seafood Promotion Month. L.1996, JR8.
• Section 36:2-43 - Irish-american History And Heritage Week Designated
  1. The week including March 17 of every year is designated as Irish-American History and Heritage Week. L.1997, JR 2, s.1.
• Section 36:2-44 - "Hepatitis C Awareness Month" Designated.
  1.The month of March in each year is designated as "Hepatitis C Awareness Month" in the State of New Jersey. L.1997, JR9, s.1.
• Section 36:2-45 - Determination Of Prevalence, Implementation Of Education Programs.
  2.The Department of Health and Senior Services and all other public and private entities entrusted with the health of the citizens of this State...
• Section 36:2-46 - Thomas Mundy Peterson Day Designated.
  1.March 31 of each year is designated as Thomas Mundy Peterson Day in recognition of his historic vote on March 31, 1870. L.1998, JR1,
• Section 36:2-47 - "Toms River East Little League World Champions Day"; Designated.
  1.August 29th of each year is hereby designated as "Toms River East Little League World Champions Day" in New Jersey in recognition of the...
• Section 36:2-48 - "Bill Of Rights Day In New Jersey," Designated
  1.November 20 of each year is designated as "Bill of Rights Day in New Jersey" to recognize and to heighten awareness of the importance...
• Section 36:2-49 - Bill Of Rights, School Instruction
  2.The first ten amendments to the United States Constitution shall be a topic of instruction in the schools of New Jersey on November 20...
• Section 36:2-50 - "Peace Officers Memorial Day."
  2.May 15th is permanently designated "Peace Officers Memorial Day" in New Jersey and the local governmental units and the citizens of this State, along...
• Section 36:2-52 - "Women's Wellness Month" Designated
  1.The month of April in each year is designated "Women's Wellness Month" in the State of New Jersey in order to urge and empower...
• Section 36:2-53 - "Loyal Heart Award Day"; Designated.
  2.The first Sunday in May is permanently designated "Loyal Heart Award Day" in New Jersey to recognize and honor the loyal efforts of caregivers...
• Section 36:2-54 - "Kindness Awareness Month In New Jersey" Designated.
  1.The month of May of each year is hereby designated as "Kindness Awareness Month in New Jersey." All citizens of this State are urged...
• Section 36:2-55 - "Human Potential Week" Established.
  1.The second week in May shall be permanently established as "Human Potential Week" to promote greater awareness of the needs and concerns of people...
• Section 36:2-56 - Proclamation, Issuance By Governor.
  2.The Governor shall annually issue a proclamation establishing the second week in May as "Human Potential Week" and, with the Legislature, call upon all...
• Section 36:2-57 - "Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day" Designated
  1.December 7 of each year is designated as "Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day" in New Jersey. L.1999,JR10,s.1.
• Section 36:2-58 - Annual Proclamation
  2.The Governor shall annually issue a proclamation calling on the people of this State to observe the day with appropriate ceremonies and activities. L.1999,JR10,s.2.
• Section 36:2-59 - Flying Flag At Half-staff
  3.All State and local government agencies and interested organizations, groups and individuals are urged to fly the flags of the United States and the...
• Section 36:2-60 - "New Jersey Cares About Children With Cancer Month" Designated.
  1.The month of September is permanently designated as "New Jersey Cares about Children with Cancer Month" in order to promote the progress made in...
• Section 36:2-61 - Annual Proclamation.
  2.The Governor shall annually issue a proclamation establishing September as "New Jersey Cares about Children with Cancer Month" and, with the Legislature, call upon...
• Section 36:2-62 - "National Airborne Day," August 16; Designated.
  1.The State of New Jersey hereby declares August 16 in each year as "National Airborne Day" in recognition of the first official Army parachute...
• Section 36:2-63 - Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month" Designated.
  1.The month of April of each year is hereby designated as "Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month" in New Jersey. L.1999,J.R.17,s.1.
• Section 36:2-64 - Proclamation.
  2.The Governor shall issue a proclamation calling upon public officials and the citizens of this State to observe the month each year with appropriate...
• Section 36:2-65 - Parents Of Fallen Military Sons And Daughters Day Designated
  1.The last Sunday in September is designated as Parents of Fallen Military Sons and Daughters Day in tribute to all parents whose sons and...
• Section 36:2-66 - Foster Children's Day Designated
  1.December 12 of each year is permanently designated as "Foster Children's Day" in New Jersey to recognize the unique needs and experiences of foster...
• Section 36:2-67 - Annual Proclamation
  2.The Governor shall annually issue a proclamation designating December 12 of each year as "Foster Children's Day" and, with the Legislature, call upon the...
• Section 36:2-68 - "Child Appreciation Month," May; Designated
  1.The month of May in each year is designated as "Child Appreciation Month" in New Jersey to recognize the importance of our children's contributions...
• Section 36:2-69 - "New Jersey Credit Union Day"; Designated.
  1.The third Thursday of October of each year is designated as "New Jersey Credit Union Day". The Governor shall annually issue a proclamation calling...
• Section 36:2-70 - "Patriots Day", Third Monday In April; Designated
  1.The third Monday in April of each year is designated as "Patriots Day" in New Jersey for the purpose of recognizing and commemorating the...
• Section 36:2-71 - Observation Of "Patriots Day"
  2.The people of this State and all public and private entities are urged to observe "Patriots Day" by engaging in appropriate activities that recognize...
• Section 36:2-72 - "Unicef Day," October 31; Designated
  1.October 31st, Halloween, of each year is designated as "UNICEF Day" in New Jersey for the purpose of honoring and supporting the efforts of...
• Section 36:2-73 - "Minority And Multicultural Health Month," September; Designated
  1.The month of September in each year is designated as "Minority and Multicultural Health Month" in the State of New Jersey. L.2002,JR2,s.1.
• Section 36:2-74 - "Sexual Assault Awareness Month," April, Designated
  1.The month of April in each year is designated as "Sexual Assault Awareness Month" in New Jersey to increase the public's understanding of sexual...
• Section 36:2-75 - "Epilepsy Awareness Month," November; Designated.
  1.The month of November in each year is designated as "Epilepsy Awareness Month" in the State of New Jersey. L.2002,JR4,s.1. 36:2-76 "Liberty Day," March...
• Section 36:2-76 - "Liberty Day," March 16; Designated.
  1.March 16 is designated as "Liberty Day" throughout the State of New Jersey and all citizens are urged to participate in "Liberty Day" observance.
• Section 36:2-77 - Observance Of "Liberty Day."
  2.The Governor shall issue a proclamation calling upon public officials and the citizens of this State to observe March 16th of each year with...
• Section 36:2-78 - "School Psychologists Month," April; Designated.
  1.The month of April of each year is designated as "School Psychologists Month" in the State of New Jersey. L.2003,J.R.1,s.1.
• Section 36:2-79 - Observance Of "School Psychologists Month."
  2.The Governor and the Legislature hereby pay tribute and commend school psychologists for their tireless efforts and demonstrated concern and compassion on behalf of...
• Section 36:2-80 - "Juneteenth Independence Day"; Designated.
  2.The third Saturday in June of each year is hereby designated as "Juneteenth Independence Day" in New Jersey to commemorate and celebrate the emancipation...
• Section 36:2-81 - Annual Observation, Call By Governor.
  3.The Governor shall annually issue a proclamation and call upon public officials, private organizations and all citizens of this State to observe this emancipation...
• Section 36:2-82 - "Lung Cancer Awareness Month," November; Designated.
  1.The month of November annually is designated "Lung Cancer Awareness Month" in the State of New Jersey. L.2004,J.R.3,s.1.
• Section 36:2-83 - "Black History Month," February; Designated.
  1.The month of February of each year is designated as "Black History Month" in the State of New Jersey in recognition of the many...
• Section 36:2-84 - New Jersey P. O. W.-m. I. A. Week Of Remembrance, April 9 Through April 15; Designated.
  1.The week of April 9th through 15th of each year is designated as New Jersey P.O.W.-M.I.A. Week of Remembrance in order to pay public...
• Section 36:2-85 - "Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month," May; Designated.
  1.The month of May of each year is designated as "Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month" in the State of New Jersey to increase public awareness...
• Section 36:2-86 - "Breast Cancer Awareness Month," October; Designated.
  1.The month of October in each year is designated as "Breast Cancer Awareness Month" in the State of New Jersey. L.2005, J.R.7, s.1.
• Section 36:2-87 - "Brain Injury Awareness Month," March; Designated.
  1.The month of March in each year is designated as "Brain Injury Awareness Month" in the State of New Jersey. L.2006, J.R.1.
• Section 36:2-88 - "Adult Onset Disability Awareness Month," May; Designated.
  1.The Month of May is designated as "Adult Onset Disability Awareness Month" in the State of New Jersey to raise awareness of the fact...
• Section 36:2-89 - "New Jersey Early Intervention Week," Third Week Of May; Designated.
  1.The third week of May is designated "New Jersey Early Intervention Week." 2007, JR 2, s.1.
• Section 36:2-90 - "Rett Syndrome Awareness Day," Third Tuesday In October; Designated.
  1.The third Tuesday in October of each year is designated as "Rett Syndrome Awareness Day" in the State of New Jersey. 2007, JR 4,
• Section 36:2-91 - "Gifted And Talented Students Month," March; Designated.
  1.The Legislature hereby designates the month of March of each year as "Gifted and Talented Students Month" in New Jersey in order to raise...
• Section 36:2-92 - Annual Proclamation, Observance Of "Gifted And Talented Students Month."
  2.The Governor is requested to annually issue a proclamation calling upon public officials and the citizens of this State to observe "Gifted and Talented...
• Section 36:2-93 - "Diwali Month," October 15 Through November 14; Designated.
  1.October 15 through November 14 of each year is designated as "Diwali Month" in New Jersey and celebrates the religious and historical significance of...
• Section 36:2-94 - Annual Proclamation, Observance Of "Diwali Month."
  2.The Governor is respectfully urged to annually issue a proclamation recognizing October 15 through November 14 as "Diwali Month" in New Jersey and calling...
• Section 36:2-95 - "Lymphedema Awareness Day," March 6; Designated.
  1.The Legislature recognizes March 6th of each year as "Lymphedema Awareness Day" in the State of New Jersey. L.2007,JR8,c.1.
• Section 36:2-96 - Observance Of "Lymphadema Awareness Day."
  2.The Governor is respectfully requested to annually issue a proclamation calling upon public officials, the health care community and the citizens of New Jersey...
• Section 36:2-97 - "Motorcycle Awareness Month," May; Designated.
  1.The month of May is hereby designated as "Motorcycle Awareness Month" in the State of New Jersey. L.2007,JR9.
• Section 36:2-98 - New Jersey Declared Hero Campaign State.
  1.As of December 18, 2006, the State of New Jersey is declared a HERO Campaign state. L.2007, J.R.10, s.1.
• Section 36:2-99 - Annual Observance Of Declaration.
  2.The Governor is requested to issue annually a proclamation calling upon the public officials and the citizens of New Jersey to observe the declaration...
• Section 36:2-100 - "Mitochondrial Disease Awareness Week", Third Week Of September;
  1.The third full week of September in each year is designated as "Mitochondrial Disease Awareness Week" in the State of New Jersey, and the...
• Section 36:2-101 - "New Jersey Eyeglass Recycling Month," May; Designated.
  1.The month of May of each year shall be designated as "New Jersey Eyeglass Recycling Month." L.2007, JR12, s.1.
• Section 36:2-102 - Observance, Activities, Programs.
  2.The Governor shall issue a proclamation calling upon public officials and the citizens of this State to observe the month with appropriate activities and...
• Section 36:2-103 - "Volunteer Blood Donor Awareness Month," September; Designated.
  1.September of each year is designated as "Volunteer Blood Donor Awareness Month" in New Jersey to increase the public's awareness and understanding of blood...
• Section 36:2-104 - Observance Of "Volunteer Blood Donor Awareness Month."
  2.The Governor is respectfully requested to annually issue a proclamation recognizing September as "Volunteer Blood Donor Awareness Month" in New Jersey and calling upon...
• Section 36:2-105 - "Veterans' Month," November; Designated.
  1.The month of November of each year is designated as "Veterans' Month" in the State of New Jersey in recognition of the accomplishments, contributions...
• Section 36:2-106 - Observance Of "Veterans' Month."
  2.The Governor is requested to annually issue a proclamation calling upon public officials and citizens of this State to observe "Veterans' Month" with appropriate...
• Section 36:2-107 - "Pulmonary Hypertension Awareness Month," November; Designated.
  1.The month of November of each year is designated as "Pulmonary Hypertension Awareness Month" in New Jersey. L.2007,JR16,s.1.
• Section 36:2-108 - Issuance Of Annual Proclamation Relative To Seriousness Of Pulmonary Hypertension.
  2.The Governor shall annually issue a proclamation calling upon public officials and the citizens of the State to recognize the seriousness of pulmonary hypertension...
• Section 36:2-109 - "Jewish Heritage Month," April; Designated.
  1.The month of April of each year is hereby designated as "Jewish Heritage Month" in the State of New Jersey to recognize and honor...
• Section 36:2-110 - Annual Observance.
  2.The Governor is requested to annually issue a proclamation and call upon public officials, private organizations, and all citizens and residents of this State...
• Section 36:2-111 - "Lyme Disease Awareness Month," May; Designated.
  1.The month of May of each year is designated as "Lyme Disease Awareness Month" to recognize the importance of prevention, early detection and effective...
• Section 36:2-112 - Observance Of "Lyme Disease Awareness Month."
  2.The Governor is respectfully requested to annually issue a proclamation recognizing May as "Lyme Disease Awareness Month" in New Jersey and calling upon public...
• Section 36:2-113 - "Fibromyalgia Awareness Month," May; Designated.
  1.May of each year is designated as "Fibromyalgia Awareness Month" in New Jersey to foster awareness and understanding of fibromyalgia among health care professionals...
• Section 36:2-114 - Observance Of "Fibromyalgia Awareness Month."
  2.The Governor is respectfully requested to annually issue a proclamation recognizing May as "Fibromyalgia Awareness Month" in New Jersey and calling upon public officials...
• Section 36:2-115 - "Leukemia, Lymphoma, And Myeloma Awareness Month," September; Designated.
  1.September of each year is designated as "Leukemia, Lymphoma, and Myeloma Awareness Month" in New Jersey to enable New Jersey to join with The...
• Section 36:2-116 - Issuance Of Annual Proclamation.
  2.The Governor is respectfully requested to annually issue a proclamation recognizing September as "Leukemia, Lymphoma, and Myeloma Awareness Month" in New Jersey and calling...
• Section 36:2-117 - "Blindness Awareness Month," October; Designated.
  1.October of each year is designated as "Blindness Awareness Month" in New Jersey to increase public awareness about eye disease and eye care and...
• Section 36:2-118 - Proclamation, Activities, Programs.
  2.The Governor is respectfully requested to annually issue a proclamation recognizing October as "Blindness Awareness Month" in New Jersey and calling upon public officials...
• Section 36:2-119 - Hispanic Heritage Month, September 15 Through October 15; Designated.
  1. a. September 15 through October 15 of each year is designated as Hispanic Heritage Month in New Jersey in order to recognize the...
• Section 36:2-120 - "Drunk Driving Awareness Month," December; Designated.
  1.In memory of those individuals who were killed by drunk drivers, the month of December of each year is designated as "Drunk Driving Awareness...
• Section 36:2-121 - Issuance Of Proclamation.
  2.The Governor is requested to annually issue a proclamation calling upon the public officials and the citizens of New Jersey to observe the month...
• Section 36:2-122 - "Salute To Hospitalized Veterans Week," Week Of February 14; Designated.
  1.The week of February 14 in each year is designated as "Salute To Hospitalized Veterans Week" in the State of New Jersey. L.2009, JR1,
• Section 36:2-123 - Observance Of "Salute To Hospitalized Veterans Week."
  2.The Governor shall annually issue a proclamation calling upon public officials and the citizens of this State to observe the week with appropriate activities...
• Section 36:2-124 - "Prescription Drug Abuse Awareness Month," March; Designated.
  1.The month of March of each year is designated as "Prescription Drug Abuse Awareness Month" in New Jersey. L.2009, JR2, s.1.
• Section 36:2-125 - Annual Observance.
  2.The Governor shall annually issue a proclamation calling upon public officials and the citizens of the State to observe the month of March of...
• Section 36:2-126 - "Brain Tumor Awareness Month," May; Designated.
  1.The month of May of each year is designated as "Brain Tumor Awareness Month" in New Jersey in order to promote public awareness about...
• Section 36:2-127 - Observance.
  2.The Governor shall annually issue a proclamation calling upon public officials and the citizens of the State to observe the month with appropriate activities...
• Section 36:2-128 - "New Jersey Wine Month," November; Designated.
  1.The month of November of each year is declared "New Jersey Wine Month" to acknowledge the significant contributions and accomplishments of the New Jersey...
• Section 36:2-129 - Observance.
  2.The Governor shall annually issue a proclamation calling upon the State's wine industry, the New Jersey Department of Agriculture, and the New Jersey Department...
• Section 36:2-130 - "Freedom Walk Day," Sunday Before September 11; Designated.
  1.The Sunday before September 11th of each year is designated as "Freedom Walk Day" in the State of New Jersey in support of the...
• Section 36:2-131 - Observance.
  2.The Governor shall annually issue a proclamation and call upon public officials, private organizations, and all citizens and residents of this State to observe...
• Section 36:2-132 - "Eating Disorders Awareness Month," February; Designated.
  1.The month of February of each year is designated as "Eating Disorders Awareness Month" in New Jersey in order to increase public awareness of...
• Section 36:2-133 - Annual Observance.
  2.The Governor shall annually issue a proclamation calling upon public officials and the citizens of the State to observe the month with appropriate activities...
• Section 36:2-134 - Findings, Declarations Relative To Ovarian Cancer.
  1.The Legislature finds and declares that: a.Among women in the United States, ovarian cancer is the fifth leading cause of cancer death and the...
• Section 36:2-135 - "Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month," September; Designated.
  2.The month of September is permanently designated as "Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month" in New Jersey to promote awareness among the general public and the...
• Section 36:2-136 - Annual Observance Of "Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month."
  3. The Governor shall annually issue a proclamation and call upon public officials, private organizations, the health care community, and all citizens of the...
• Section 36:2-137 - "Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Awareness Week," Last Week Of May; Designated.
  1.The last week of May of each year is designated as "Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Awareness Week" in the State of New Jersey in order to...
• Section 36:2-138 - Annual Observance.
  2.The Governor is respectfully requested to annually issue a proclamation calling upon public officials and citizens of this State to observe "Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Awareness...
• Section 36:2-139 - "Firefighter Recognition Day," October 2; Designated.
  1.October 2 of each year shall be designated "Firefighter Recognition Day," to salute the contributions of firefighters to the security and well-being of this...
• Section 36:2-140 - Annual Celebration.
  2.The Governor shall annually issue a proclamation establishing October 2 of each year as "Firefighter Recognition Day" and, with the Legislature, call upon all...
• Section 36:2-141 - Italian-american Heritage Month, October; Designated.
  1.The month of October of every year is designated as Italian-American Heritage Month. L.2009, J.R.10, s.1.
• Section 36:2-142 - Observance Encouraged.
  2.The Governor and Legislature of the State of New Jersey encourage American history classes throughout the State to discuss and examine the contributions which...
• Section 36:2-143 - "Aviation Maintenance Technician Day:, May 24; Designated.
  1.May 24 of each year is designated as "Aviation Maintenance Technician Day" in the State of New Jersey. L.2009, J.R.11, s.1.
• Section 36:2-144 - Observance.
  2.The Governor is hereby requested to issue a proclamation calling upon public officials and the citizens of this State to observe the day with...
• Section 36:2-145 - "Postpartum Depression Awareness Day," October 20; Designated.
  1.October 20 of each year is designated as "Postpartum Depression Awareness Day" in the State of New Jersey. L.2009, J.R.12, s.1.
• Section 36:2-146 - Observance.
  2.The Governor is hereby requested to issue a proclamation calling upon public officials and the citizens of this State to observe this day with...
• Section 36:2-147 - "Technology Innovation Week," First Week In March; Designated.
  1.The first week in March of each year is designated as "Technology Innovation Week" in the State of New Jersey to celebrate innovation and...
• Section 36:2-148 - Observance.
  2.The Governor is requested to annually issue a proclamation calling upon public officials and the citizens of this State to observe the week with...
• Section 36:2-149 - Gold Star Mother's Day, Last Sunday In September; Designated.
  1.The last Sunday in September of each year is designated as Gold Star Mother's Day in the State of New Jersey in recognition of...
• Section 36:2-150 - Annual Observance.
  2.The Governor shall annually issue a proclamation and call upon public officials, private organizations and all citizens of this State to observe this day...
• Section 36:2-151 - "Denim Day," April 28; Designated.
  1.April 28 of each year shall be designated "Denim Day," to promote rape awareness throughout this State. L.2009, J.R.15, s.1.
• Section 36:2-152 - Annual Observance.
  2.The Governor is respectfully requested to annually issue a proclamation recognizing April 28 as "Denim Day" in New Jersey and calling upon public officials...
• Section 36:2-153 - "Childhood Obesity Prevention Month," March; Designated.
  1.March of each year is designated as "Childhood Obesity Prevention Month" in New Jersey to promote preventative health and fitness strategies for overweight and...
• Section 36:2-154 - Annual Observance.
  2.The Governor is respectfully requested to annually issue a proclamation recognizing March as "Childhood Obesity Prevention Month" in New Jersey calling upon public officials...
• Section 36:2-155 - "Mesothelioma Awareness Day," September 26; Designated.
  1.September 26 of each year is designated as "Mesothelioma Awareness Day" in New Jersey, in order to promote increased public awareness about Mesothelioma, its...
• Section 36:2-156 - Annual Observance
  2.The Governor is requested to annually issue a proclamation calling upon public officials and citizens of this State to observe "Mesothelioma Awareness Day" with...
• Section 36:2-157 - "Pain Awareness Month," September; Designated.
  1.September of each year is designated as "Pain Awareness Month" in New Jersey. L.2010, J.R.2, s.1.
• Section 36:2-158 - Annual Observance.
  2.The Governor is requested to annually issue a proclamation calling upon public officials, health care providers and the citizens of this State to observe...
• Section 36:2-159 - "Immunization Awareness Month," August; Designated.
  1.The month of August of each year is designated as "Immunization Awareness Month" in New Jersey in order to promote public awareness about the...
• Section 36:2-160 - Annual Observance.
  2.The Governor shall annually issue a proclamation calling upon public officials and the citizens of the State to observe the month with appropriate activities...
• Section 36:2-161 - "Fall Prevention Week"; Designated.
  1.The third full week of September in each year is designated as "Fall Prevention Awareness Week." L.2010, J.R.4, s.1.
• Section 36:2-162 - Annual Observance.
  2.The Governor is requested to annually issue a proclamation calling upon public officials, health care professionals, and the citizens of this State to observe...
• Section 36:2-163 - "Crime Victims' Rights Week"; Last Full Week In April; Designated.
  1.The Legislature hereby designates the last full week in April of each year as "Crime Victims' Rights Week" in New Jersey. In so doing,...
• Section 36:2-164 - Annual Observance.
  2.The Governor is requested to annually issue a proclamation calling upon public officials and the citizens of this State to observe the week with...
• Section 36:2-165 - "Teen Cancer Awareness Week," Third Week In January; Designated.
  1.The third week in January of each year is designated as "Teen Cancer Awareness Week" in the State of New Jersey in order to...
• Section 36:2-166 - Annual Observance.
  2.The Governor shall annually issue a proclamation calling upon public officials and the citizens of New Jersey to observe the week with appropriate activities...
• Section 36:2-167 - "Asperger's Syndrome Awareness Week"; Designated.
  1.The second full week in April of each year is designated as "Asperger's Syndrome Awareness Week" in the State of New Jersey to foster...
• Section 36:2-168 - Annual Observance.
  2.The Governor is requested to annually issue a proclamation calling upon public officials and citizens of this State to observe "Asperger's Syndrome Awareness Week"...
• Section 36:2-169 - "Aphasia Awareness Month," June; Designated.
  1.The month of June in each year is designated as "Aphasia Awareness Month" in New Jersey in order to raise public awareness of this...
• Section 36:2-170 - Annual Observance.
  2.The Governor shall annually issue a proclamation calling upon public officials and the citizens of this State to observe the month with appropriate activities...
• Section 36:2-171 - "Children's Dental Health Month," February; Designated.
  1.The month of February in each year is designated as "Children's Dental Health Month" in the State of New Jersey to increase public awareness...
• Section 36:2-172 - Annual Observance.
  2.The Departments of State, Health and Senior Services and Human Services, and all other public and private entities entrusted with the health of the...
• Section 36:2-173 - "K9 Veterans Day," March 13; Designated.
  1.March 13 of each year is designated as "K9 Veterans Day" in the State of New Jersey. The Governor is requested to annually issue...
• Section 36:2-174 - Women's History Month, March; Designated.
  1.The month of March of each year is designated as Women's History Month in the State of New Jersey in recognition of the many...
• Section 36:2-175 - Annual Observance.
  2.The Governor is requested to annually issue a proclamation calling upon public officials and citizens of this State to observe Women's History Month with...
• Section 36:2-176 - "American Red Cross Month," March; Designated.
  1.March of each year shall be designated "American Red Cross Month," to promote awareness of the humanitarian efforts of the American Red Cross and...
• Section 36:2-177 - Annual Observance.
  2.The Governor shall annually issue a proclamation recognizing March as "American Red Cross Month" in New Jersey and calling upon public officials and the...
• Section 36:2-178 - "Alcohol Awareness For New Jersey Youth Month," April; Designated.
  1.April of each year shall be designated "Alcohol Awareness for New Jersey Youth Month," to promote awareness of, and invite public and school sponsored...
• Section 36:2-179 - Observance.
  2.The Governor is respectfully requested to annually issue a proclamation recognizing April as "Alcohol Awareness for New Jersey Youth Month" in New Jersey and...
• Section 36:2-180 - "Lupus Awareness Month," May; Designated.
  1.The month of May is permanently designated as "Lupus Awareness Month" in New Jersey in order to promote public awareness about lupus, its symptoms,...
• Section 36:2-181 - Annual Observance.
  2.The Governor shall annually issue a proclamation and call upon public officials and the citizens of this State to observe "Lupus Awareness Month" with...
• Section 36:2-182 - "Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy Awareness Week."
  1.The third full week of May in each year is designated as "Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy Awareness Week." L.2011, J.R.8, s.1.
• Section 36:2-183 - Annual Observance.
  2.The Governor shall annually issue a proclamation calling upon public officials and the citizens of this State to observe the week with appropriate activities...
• Section 36:2-184 - "Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month," March; Designated.
  1.March of each year is designated as "Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month" in the State of New Jersey, and the citizens of New Jersey are...
• Section 36:2-185 - Annual Observance.
  2.The Governor shall annually issue a proclamation calling upon public officials and the citizens of New Jersey to observe the day with appropriate activities...
• Section 36:2-186 - "Donate Life Month," April; Designated.
  3.The month of April in each year is designated as "Donate Life Month" in the State of New Jersey. The Governor shall issue a...
• Section 36:2-187 - "Corrections Officer Day," July 30; Designated.
  1.July 30 of each year shall be designated as "Corrections Officer Day" in the State of New Jersey in recognition of the dedicated service...
• Section 36:2-188 - Annual Proclamation.
  2.The Governor shall issue annually a proclamation designating July 30 of each year as "Corrections Officer Day," and with the Legislature call upon all...
• Section 36:2-189 - Flags Flown At Half-staff At Correctional Facilities.
  3.The Governor shall direct the staff at the State's correctional facilities to fly the flag of the United States and the State flag at...
• Section 36:2-190 - "Men's Health Awareness Month," June; Designated.
  1.June of each year is designated as "Men's Health Awareness Month." L.2012, J.R.2, s.1.
• Section 36:2-191 - Annual Observance.
  2.The Governor shall annually issue a proclamation calling upon public officials and the citizens of this State to observe the month with appropriate activities...
• Section 36:2-192 - "Agent Orange Awareness Month," October; Designated.
  1.The Legislature of the State of New Jersey hereby declares October of every year as "Agent Orange Awareness Month," encourages all citizens and residents...
• Section 36:2-193 - Annual Observance.
  2.The Governor is requested to issue a proclamation calling upon the public officials and all citizens and residents of New Jersey to observe the...
• Section 36:2-194 - "Neuroendocrine Tumor Cancer Awareness Day," November 10; Designated.
  1.November 10 of each year is designated as "Neuroendocrine Tumor Cancer Awareness Day" in the State of New Jersey in recognition of the plight...
• Section 36:2-195 - Annual Observance.
  2.The Governor shall annually issue a proclamation calling upon officials and the citizens of this State to observe "Neuroendocrine Tumor Cancer Awareness Day" with...
• Section 36:2-196 - Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, May; Designated.
  1.The month of May each year is designated as Asian Pacific American Heritage Month in the State of New Jersey to acknowledge the positive...
• Section 36:2-197 - Annual Observance.
  2.The Governor is requested to annually issue a proclamation and call upon public officials, private organizations, and all citizens and residents of this State...
• Section 36:2-198 - "Displaced Homemakers Awareness Month," May; Designated.
  1.The month of May is designated as "Displaced Homemakers Awareness Month" in the State of New Jersey in order to recognize the grave challenges...
• Section 36:2-199 - Annual Observance.
  2.The Legislature requests the Governor to annually issue a proclamation calling upon public officials and the citizens of this State to observe "Displaced Homemakers...
• Section 36:2-200 - "Multiple Sclerosis Education And Awareness Month," March; Designated.
  1.March of each year is designated as "Multiple Sclerosis Education and Awareness Month." L.2013, J.R.3, s.1.
• Section 36:2-201 - Annual Observance.
  2.The Governor shall annually issue a proclamation calling upon public officials and the citizens of this State to observe the month with appropriate activities...
• Section 36:2-202 - "Human Trafficking Prevention Month," January; Designated.
  1.The month of January of each year shall be designated as "Human Trafficking Prevention Month," to promote ongoing education about the signs and consequences...
• Section 36:2-203 - Annual Observance.
  2.The Governor shall annually issue a proclamation recognizing January as "Human Trafficking Prevention Month" in New Jersey and shall call upon public officials and...
• Section 36:2-204 - "Human Trafficking Awareness Day," January 11; Designated.
  1.January 11 of each year shall be designated as "Human Trafficking Awareness Day," to raise public awareness about the signs and consequences of human...
• Section 36:2-205 - Annual Observance.
  2.The Governor shall annually issue a proclamation recognizing January 11 as "Human Trafficking Awareness Day" in New Jersey and shall call upon public officials...
• Section 36:2-206 - "Neonatal Alloimmune Thrombocytopenia Awareness Day," June 7; Designated.
  1.June 7th of each year is designated as "Neonatal Alloimmune Thrombocytopenia Awareness Day" to promote an awareness of the seriousness and the challenges of...
• Section 36:2-207 - Annual Observance.
  2.The Governor shall issue a proclamation recognizing June 7th of each year as "Neonatal Alloimmune Thrombocytopenia Awareness Day" and calling upon public officials and...
• Section 36:2-208 - "Children's Product Safety Awareness Month," November; Designated.
  1.The month of November of each year is designated as "Children's Product Safety Awareness Month" in New Jersey in order to increase public awareness...
• Section 36:2-209 - Annual Observance.
  2.The Governor is respectfully requested to issue a proclamation annually designating November as "Children's Product Safety Awareness Month" in New Jersey and calling upon...
• Section 36:2-210 - Implementation Of Plan To Increase Public Awareness.
  3.The New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs is respectfully requested to implement a plan to increase public awareness of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety...
• Section 36:2-211 - "Clarence Clemons Day," January 11; Designated.
  1.January 11 of each year shall be designated "Clarence Clemons Day" in the State of New Jersey in recognition of the many accomplishments of...
• Section 36:2-212 - Annual Observance.
  2.The Governor is requested to annually issue a proclamation calling upon public officials and citizens of this State to observe "Clarence Clemons Day" with...
• Section 36:2-213 - "Assistance Animal Recognition Day," Wednesday Of Second Week Of August; Designated.
  1.Wednesday of the second week of August each year is designated "Assistance Animal Recognition Day" in the State of New Jersey in order to...
• Section 36:2-214 - Annual Observance.
  2.The Governor is requested to annually issue a proclamation recognizing the day and calling upon public officials and the citizens of this State to...
• Section 36:2-215 - "National Dwarfism Awareness Month," October; Designated.
  1.The month of October of each year shall be designated as "National Dwarfism Awareness Month" to promote public understanding of dwarfism, to improve efforts...
• Section 36:2-216 - Annual Observance.
  2.The Governor shall annually issue a proclamation recognizing October as "National Dwarfism Awareness Month" in New Jersey and shall call upon public officials and...
• Section 36:2-217 - "Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Awareness Month," November; Designated.
  1.The month of November of each year shall be designated as "Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Awareness Month" to raise awareness about this deadly disease's...
• Section 36:2-218 - Annual Observance.
  2.The Governor shall annually issue a proclamation recognizing November as "Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Awareness Month" in New Jersey and shall call upon public...
• Section 36:2-219 - "Turner Syndrome Awareness Month," February; Designated.
  1.The month of February of each year is designated as "Turner Syndrome Awareness Month" in New Jersey to increase awareness of Turner Syndrome among...
• Section 36:2-220 - Annual Observance.
  2.The Governor shall annually issue a proclamation recognizing February as "Turner Syndrome Awareness Month" in New Jersey and calling upon public officials and the...
• Section 36:2-221 - "Disability History And Awareness Month," October; Designated.
  1.October of each year is designated as "Disability History and Awareness Month" in New Jersey to foster awareness and understanding of the history, achievements,...
• Section 36:2-222 - Annual Observance.
  2.The Governor is respectfully requested to annually issue a proclamation recognizing October as "Disability History and Awareness Month" in New Jersey and public officials...
• Section 36:2-223 - Development, Distribution Of Curriculum Guidelines.
  3.The Commissioner of Education is urged to develop and distribute curriculum guidelines for the teaching of subjects and topics concerning and relating to disability...
• Section 36:2-224 - "Teen Dating Violence Awareness And Prevention Month," February; Designated.
  1.February of each year is designated as "Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month" in New Jersey in order to promote public awareness and...
• Section 36:2-225 - Annual Observance.
  2.The Governor is respectfully requested to annually issue a proclamation recognizing February as "Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month" in New Jersey and...
• Section 36:2-226 - "Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia Awareness Month," June; Designated.
  1.The month of June is designated as "Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia Awareness Month" in the State of New Jersey in recognition of the struggles faced...
• Section 36:2-227 - Annual Observance.
  2.The Legislature requests the Governor to annually issue a proclamation calling upon public officials and the citizens of New Jersey to observe "Congenital Adrenal...
• Section 36:2-228 - "Patient Advocate Day," November 15; Designated.
  1.November 15 of each year is designated as "Patient Advocate Day" in New Jersey in order to affirm the commitment of this State to...
• Section 36:2-229 - Annual Observance.
  2.The Governor shall annually issue a proclamation calling upon public officials and the citizens of this State to observe "Patient Advocate Day" with appropriate...
• Section 36:2-230 - "Attention Deficit/hyperactivity Disorder Awareness Day," January 21; Designated.
  1.January 21 of each year shall be designated as "Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Awareness Day" to raise awareness of this disorder's signs and consequences, to...
• Section 36:2-231 - Annual Observance.
  2.The Governor shall annually issue a proclamation recognizing January 21 as "Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Awareness Day" in New Jersey and shall call upon public...
• Section 36:2-232 - "Doctors' Day," March 30; Designated.
  1.March 30th is designated as "Doctors' Day" in the State of New Jersey in order to recognize physicians for the care they provide and...
• Section 36:2-233 - Annual Observance.
  2.The Governor is requested to annually issue a proclamation calling upon public officials and citizens of this State to observe "Doctors' Day" with appropriate...
• Section 36:2-234 - "Military Appreciation Month," May; Designated, Annual Observance.
  1. a. The month of May of every year is hereby designated as "Military Appreciation Month" in New Jersey. All citizens and residents of...
• Section 36:2-235 - "Dominican Pride Day," Second Saturday In July; Designated.
  1.The second Saturday of July of each year is permanently designated as "Dominican Pride Day" in New Jersey, in recognition of the outstanding history...
• Section 36:2-236 - "New Jersey Arts, Culture, History, And Tourism Month," June; Designated.
  1.The month of June is designated as "New Jersey Arts, Culture, History, and Tourism Month," in recognition of the State's numerous unique recreational, cultural,...
• Section 36:2-237 - Annual Observance.
  2.The Governor is requested to annually issue a proclamation and call upon public officials, private organizations, and all citizens and residents of this State...
• Section 36:2-238 - "Veterans' Education Awareness Week," Second Full Week In November; Designated.
  1.The second full week in November of each year is designated as "Veterans' Education Awareness Week" in New Jersey in order to raise public...
• Section 36:2-239 - Annual Observance.
  2.The Governor is respectfully requested to issue a proclamation calling upon public officials and citizens of this State to observe "Veterans' Education Awareness Week"...
• Section 36:2-240 - "Pollinator Week"; Designated; Annual Observance.
  1. a. One week each year shall be designated as "Pollinator Week" which shall fall on the dates designated in the annual proclamation of...
• Section 36:2-241 - "Children's Grief Awareness Day," Third Thursday In November; Designated.
  1.The third Thursday in November of each year is permanently designated as "Children's Grief Awareness Day" in New Jersey in order to raise public...
• Section 36:2-242 - Annual Observance.
  2.The Governor is respectfully requested to annually issue a proclamation recognizing the third Thursday in November as "Children's Grief Awareness Day" in New Jersey...
• Section 36:2-243 - "Horticultural Therapy Week," Third Full Week In March; Designated.
  1.The third full week in March of each year is designated as "Horticultural Therapy Week" in New Jersey to increase public awareness of the...
• Section 36:2-244 - Annual Observance.
  2.The Governor shall issue a proclamation recognizing the third full week in March of each year as "Horticultural Therapy Week" and calling upon public...
• Section 36:2-245 - "General Aviation Appreciation Month," May; Designated.
  1.The month of May of each year shall be designated as "General Aviation Appreciation Month" in the State of New Jersey in recognition of...
• Section 36:2-246 - Observance.
  2.The Governor is requested to issue a proclamation and call upon public officials, private organizations, and the citizens of this State to observe this...
• Section 36:2-247 - "Male Breast Cancer Awareness Week," Third Week Of October; Designated.
  1.The third week of October of each year is designated as "Male Breast Cancer Awareness Week" in the State of New Jersey in order...
• Section 36:2-248 - Annual Observance.
  2.The Governor is requested to annually issue a proclamation calling upon public officials and the citizens of this State to observe "Male Breast Cancer...
• Section 36:2-249 - "Hunger Action Month," September; Designated.
  1.September of each year is designated as "Hunger Action Month" in New Jersey to inspire the citizens of the State to take action to...
• Section 36:2-250 - Annual Observance.
  2.The Governor is respectfully requested to annually issue a proclamation recognizing September as "Hunger Action Month" in New Jersey and calling upon public officials,...
• Section 36:2-251 - "Gold Star Mothers Appreciation Month," September; Designated.
  1.The month of September of each year is designated as "Gold Star Mothers Appreciation Month" in recognition of and appreciation for the Gold Star...
• Section 36:2-252 - Annual Observance.
  2.The Governor shall annually issue a proclamation and call upon public officials, private organizations, and all citizens of this State to observe this month...
• Section 36:2-253 - "Linemen Appreciation Month," October; Designated.
  1.The month of October of each year is designated as "Linemen Appreciation Month" in the State of New Jersey in recognition of the essential...
• Section 36:2-254 - Annual Observance.
  2.The Governor is respectfully requested to annually issue a proclamation calling upon public officials and citizens of this State to observe "Linemen Appreciation Month"...
• Section 36:2-255 - "Als Awareness Day," "Als Awareness Month"; Designated.
  1.The third Wednesday in May of each year is designated as "ALS Awareness Day," and the month of May of each year is designated...
• Section 36:2-256 - Annual Observance.
  2.The Governor is requested to annually issue a proclamation calling upon public officials and the citizens of the State to observe "ALS Awareness Day"...
• Section 36:2-257 - Dominican Restoration Day, August 16; Designated.
  1.August 16 of each year is permanently designated as Dominican Restoration Day in New Jersey, in recognition of the outstanding history and geography of...
• Section 36:2-258 - "Sarcoidosis Awareness Month," April; Designated.
  1.April of each year is designated as "Sarcoidosis Awareness Month" in New Jersey to raise public awareness about sarcoidosis and to encourage private citizens,...
• Section 36:2-259 - Annual Observance.
  2.The Governor shall annually issue a proclamation calling upon public officials and the citizens of this State to observe "Sarcoidosis Awareness Month" with appropriate...
• Section 36:2-260 - "New Jersey Gleaning Week," Third Week In September; Designated.
  1.The third week in September each year is designated as "New Jersey Gleaning Week," in order to promote awareness of food insecurity and food...
• Section 36:2-261 - Annual Observance.
  2.The Governor may annually issue a proclamation calling upon public officials and citizens of the State to observe "New Jersey Gleaning Week" with appropriate...
• Section 36:2-262 - Publicizing.
  3.The Department of Agriculture shall take appropriate measures each year to publicize "New Jersey Gleaning Week." L.2015, J.R.11, s.3.
• Section 36:2-263 - "Farmers Against Hunger Day," Wednesday Of Third Week Of September; Designated.
  1.The Wednesday of the third week of September is designated as "Farmers Against Hunger Day" in order to recognize and promote the efforts of...
• Section 36:2-264 - Annual Observance.
  2.The Governor may annually issue a proclamation calling upon public officials and citizens of the State to observe "Farmers Against Hunger Day" with appropriate...
• Section 36:2-265 - Publicizing.
  3.The Department of Agriculture shall take appropriate measures each year to publicize "Farmers Against Hunger Day." L.2015, J.R.12, s.3.
• Section 36:2-266 - "Coast Guard Week," First Week In August; Designated.
  1.The first week in August of each year is designated as "Coast Guard Week" in New Jersey. L.2015, J.R.13, s.1.
• Section 36:2-267 - City Of Cape May Honored.
  2.The State of New Jersey honors the city of Cape May, New Jersey, as the United States Coast Guard's enlisted accession point and recruit...
• Section 36:2-268 - Annual Observance.
  3. The Governor is respectfully requested to issue a proclamation calling upon public officials and citizens of this State to observe "Coast Guard Week"...
• Section 36:2-269 - "Hannah G. Solomon Day," January 14; Designated.
  1.January 14 of each year is designated as "Hannah G. Solomon Day" to commemorate the anniversary of the birth of Hannah Solomon, a founder...
• Section 36:2-270 - Annual Observance.
  2.The Legislature requests the Governor to annually issue a Proclamation calling upon public officials and the citizens of this State to observe "Hannah G....

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