Bill Text: NJ AJR224 | 2020-2021 | Regular Session | Amended
Bill Title: Designates third Thursday of April of each year as "Biomedical Research Awareness Day" in New Jersey.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2021-12-09 - Reported out of Assembly Comm. with Amendments, 2nd Reading [AJR224 Detail]
Download: New_Jersey-2020-AJR224-Amended.html
ASSEMBLY JOINT RESOLUTION
No. 224
STATE OF NEW JERSEY
219th LEGISLATURE
INTRODUCED MAY 12, 2021
Sponsored by:
Assemblyman ROY FREIMAN
District 16 (Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex and Somerset)
SYNOPSIS
Designates third Thursday of April of each year as "Biomedical Research Awareness Day" in New Jersey.
CURRENT VERSION OF TEXT
As reported by the Assembly Science, Innovation and Technology Committee on December 9, 2021, with amendments.
A Joint Resolution designating 1[September 16, 2021 and subsequently]1 the third Thursday of April of each year as "Biomedical Research Awareness Day" in New Jersey.
Whereas, Biomedical Science is a broad branch of Life Sciences focused on researching and finding solutions to medical and healthcare issues through a variety of interventions and technologies; and
Whereas, Individuals trained in the Biomedical and Life Sciences have improved the lives of countless individuals through research, which has led to the development of cutting-edge vaccines, therapies, treatments, and cures for diseases such as cancer, AIDS, cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer's disease, and many other debilitating conditions; and
Whereas, Research by doctors and scientists in the Biomedical and Life Sciences fields has been essential to finding effective diagnostic tools, vaccines, and treatments for COVID-19; and
Whereas, Many other professions are essential to the Biomedical and Life Sciences such as biological safety experts who test the safety of a wide range of medical devices for human and animal use, veterinarians and animal care staff who treat and care for animals, and bioethicists who study the ethical issues related to biomedicine; and
Whereas, Students in New Jersey should be encouraged to pursue careers in Biomedical and Life Science fields to continue strengthening our healthcare systems through the development of future treatments and cures; and
Whereas, New Jersey is home to many leading and world-renowned Biomedical and Life Sciences institutions such as cutting edge pharmaceutical companies, major healthcare foundations, and influential research institutions, among many others; and
Whereas, The multitude of doctors, nurses, scientists, biological safety experts, veterinarians, animal care staff, clinical research staff, ethicists, funders, and other professionals working in the Biomedical and Life Sciences fields deserve recognition for their hard work, dedication, and ingenuity; and
Whereas, The State of New Jersey
should recognize the importance of the Biomedical and Life Sciences, the hard
work, dedication, and achievements of all professionals in Biomedical and Life
Sciences fields, and inspire students to pursue careers in the Biomedical and
Life Sciences by designating 1[September 16,
2021 and subsequently]1
the third Thursday of April of each year as "Biomedical Research Awareness Day"
in New Jersey; now, therefore,
Be It Resolved by the Senate and General Assembly of the State of New Jersey:
1. 1[a. September 16, 2021 is designated as "Biomedical Research Awareness Day" in New Jersey.
b. Beginning in calendar year 2022, the] The1 third Thursday of April of each year is designated as "Biomedical Research Awareness Day" in New Jersey to recognize the importance of the biomedical and life sciences.
2. The Governor is respectfully requested to issue a proclamation recognizing "Biomedical Research Awareness Day" in New Jersey, and to call upon public officials and citizens of this State to observe the day with appropriate activities and programs.
3. This joint resolution shall take effect immediately.
