Bill Text: NJ AJR190 | 2026-2027 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Designates June 6 of each year as D-Day in New Jersey.
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)
Status: (Introduced) 2026-06-30 - Introduced, Referred to Assembly Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee [AJR190 Detail]
Download: New_Jersey-2026-AJR190-Introduced.html
Sponsored by:
Assemblywoman CAROL A. MURPHY
District 7 (Burlington)
SYNOPSIS
Designates June 6 of each year as D-Day in New Jersey.
CURRENT VERSION OF TEXT
As introduced.
A Joint Resolution designating June 6 of each year as D-Day in New Jersey.
Whereas, In the early years of the Second World War, Nazi Germany occupied most of Europe, leaving only the British Isles to the west under Allied control; and
Whereas, To open a durable front to resist the unlawful and cruel occupation, the Allied forces had to transport enough troops, supplies, and vehicles across the English Channel to overwhelm the Nazi forces, which required a successful military invasion in Normandy on the northern coast of France; and
Whereas, The Normandy landings began on June 6, 1944, now often referred to as "D-Day" after the military term "departure day" for the day on which an operation is to be initiated, constituting the largest amphibious invasion in military history, involving 5,000 ships, 13,000 aircraft, and 160,000 troops from the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, and their allies; and
Whereas, The invasion started in the early hours of June 6 when thousands of paratroopers were dropped behind Nazi lines; and
Whereas, At 6:30 A.M., American infantry divisions commenced the landing operations at the code-named Utah and Omaha beaches along the Normandy coast, the latter of which witnessed the bloodiest fighting of all sectors, with soldiers contending with deep waters, treacherous terrains, mines, and steel obstacles in addition to heavy fires from German positions; and
Whereas, After sustaining over 10,300 casualties, of which 2,400 were on Omaha Beach, the Allied forces secured beachheads that would allow them to transport more than 850,000 troops, 570,000 tons of supplies, and 150,000 vehicles within a month to liberate the rest of Occupied Europe from Nazi forces; and
Whereas, The Normandy landings therefore marked one of the most crucial turning points of the Second World War, securing the Allied victory over Nazi Germany; and
Whereas, It is estimated that 324,956 individuals from New Jersey enlisted in the U.S. Army in the Second World War, of which 10,372 lost their lives or sustained injuries to defend their State and America from fascist aggression across the globe; and
Whereas, Thanks to the sacrifices of many brave New Jerseyans, Allied powers turned the bloodshed and atrocities of the war into an international order based on diplomatic cooperation, respect for human rights, and increasing global trade, thereby drastically curtailing the number of military conflicts in subsequent years; and
Whereas, The generations since have enjoyed and still enjoy the many benefits conferred by this international order, including economic and cultural prosperity that is unprecedented in human history and freedoms guaranteed and protected by democratic governments; and
Whereas, It is altogether fitting and proper for the people of New Jersey to recognize the importance of D-Day and honor their forebears who helped build a world that is more peaceful, prosperous, and just; now, therefore,
Be It Resolved by the Senate and General Assembly of the State of New Jersey:
1. June 6 of each year is designated as "D-Day" in the State of New Jersey to commemorate the Normandy landings and honor the people of New Jersey who contributed to the operation's success and the eventual victory in the Second World War.
2. The Governor is respectfully requested to annually issue a proclamation calling upon the public officials and citizens of this State to observe "D-Day" with appropriate events and programs.
3. This joint resolution shall take effect immediately.
STATEMENT
This joint resolution designates June 6 as D-Day in New Jersey and commemorates all individuals who served this great State.
In the early years of the Second World War, Nazi Germany occupied most of Europe, leaving only the British Isles to the west under Allied control. To open a durable front to resist the unlawful and cruel occupation, the Allied forces had to transport troops, supplies, and vehicles across the English Channel, which required a successful military invasion in Normandy on the northern coast of France.
The Normandy landings began on June 6, 1944, now often referred to as "D-Day" after the military term "departure day" for the day on which an operation is to be initiated. At 6:30 A.M., American infantry divisions commenced the landing operations at the code-named Utah and Omaha beaches along the Normandy coast, the latter of which witnessed the bloodiest fighting of all sectors.
By the end of the day, after sustaining over 10,300 casualties, the Allied forces secured beachheads that would enable them to liberate Europe from Nazi occupying forces. The Normandy landings therefore marked one of the most crucial turning points of the war.
It is estimated that 324,956
individuals from New Jersey enlisted in the U.S. Army in the Second World War,
of which 10,372 lost their lives or sustained injuries to defend their State
and America.
Thanks to the sacrifices of many brave New Jerseyans, Allied powers turned the bloodshed and atrocities of the war into an international order based on diplomatic cooperation, respect for human rights, and increasing global trade, heralding a long period of peace and prosperity that many still enjoy to this day.
