Bill Text: NJ AJR16 | 2010-2011 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Designates October 21 of each year as "Governor's Day" in NJ.
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2010-01-12 - Introduced, Referred to Assembly State Government Committee [AJR16 Detail]
Download: New_Jersey-2010-AJR16-Introduced.html
No. 16
STATE OF NEW JERSEY
214th LEGISLATURE
PRE-FILED FOR INTRODUCTION IN THE 2010 SESSION
Sponsored by:
Assemblyman JON M. BRAMNICK
District 21 (Essex, Morris, Somerset and Union)
Assemblywoman NELLIE POU
District 35 (Bergen and Passaic)
SYNOPSIS
Designates October 21 of each year as "Governor's Day" in NJ.
CURRENT VERSION OF TEXT
Introduced Pending Technical Review by Legislative Counsel
A Joint Resolution designating October 21 of each year as "Governor's Day" in New Jersey.
Whereas, Since 1776, the year the United States declared its independence from Great Britain, 54 governors have been appointed or elected in New Jersey, and each has influenced the direction of, and left their indelible mark on, this great State; and
Whereas, By way of example, William Livingston, appointed as New Jersey's first governor in 1776, led the State militia against British forces and successfully governed the State through the Revolutionary War; and
Whereas, George B. McClellan, a Civil War general elected in 1877, improved the organization of the National Guard and was instrumental in enhancing the State's prosperity through industrial and agricultural innovations; and
Whereas, Governor Woodrow Wilson, elected in 1910, established State primary elections, removing the "party bosses" from the presidential election process in New Jersey, and is the only governor of the State so far to be elected President of the United States; and
Whereas, Alfred E. Driscoll, elected in 1946, was instrumental in the construction of the New Jersey Turnpike and the Garden State Parkway; and
Whereas, Governor Brendan T. Byrne, elected in 1973, established New Jersey Transit, the first Statewide public transit agency in the nation; and
Whereas, Christine Todd Whitman shattered the "glass ceiling" by becoming the first female governor in New Jersey history when she was elected in 1993; and
Whereas, The responsibilities of the governor have evolved over time and today the Governor of New Jersey is considered one of the most powerful governorships in the nation; and
Whereas, The governor's executive powers include the enforcement of the laws of New Jersey through the executive departments and agencies, the creation of public policy, the command of the National Guard, and the appointment of judges to the courts of New Jersey and the appointment of constitutional officers, with the advice and consent of the Senate; and
Whereas, It is fitting and proper that the achievements of New Jersey's past and present governors be honored and recognized; now, therefore,
Be It Resolved by the Senate and General Assembly of the State of New Jersey:
1. October 21 of each year is designated "Governor's Day" in recognition of New Jersey's past and present governors.
2. All public officials, private organizations, and all citizens of the State are called upon to observe this day each year with appropriate educational events and activities.
3. This joint resolution shall take effect immediately.
STATEMENT
This joint resolution designates October 21 of each year as "Governor's Day," to honor and recognize the achievements of New Jersey's past and present governors.
Since 1776, the year the United States declared its independence from Great Britain, 54 governors have been appointed or elected in New Jersey, and each has influenced the direction of, and left their indelible mark on, this great State.
By way of example: William Livingston successfully governed the State through the Revolutionary War; George B. McClellan was instrumental in enhancing the State's prosperity after the Civil War through industrial and agricultural innovations; Woodrow Wilson established state primary elections, removing the "party bosses" from the presidential election process in New Jersey, and is the only governor of the State so far to be elected President of the United States; Alfred E. Driscoll was instrumental in the construction of the New Jersey Turnpike and the Garden State Parkway; Brendan T. Byrne established New Jersey Transit, the first statewide public transit agency in the nation; and Christine Todd Whitman shattered the "glass ceiling" by becoming the first female governor in New Jersey history.
The responsibilities of the governor have evolved over time and today the Governor of New Jersey is considered one of the most powerful governorships in the nation. The governor's executive powers include the enforcement of the laws of New Jersey through the executive departments and agencies, the creation of public policy, the command of the National Guard, and the appointment of judges and constitutional officers with the advice and consent of the Senate. It is therefore fitting and proper that the achievements of New Jersey's past and present governors be honored and recognized each year by the citizens of this State.
