Bill Text: NJ AJR243 | 2020-2021 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Designates May 1st of each year as "Silver Star Service Banner Day" in New Jersey.
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2021-11-15 - Introduced, Referred to Assembly Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee [AJR243 Detail]
Download: New_Jersey-2020-AJR243-Introduced.html
No. 243
STATE OF NEW JERSEY
219th LEGISLATURE
INTRODUCED NOVEMBER 15, 2021
Sponsored by:
Assemblyman DANIEL R. BENSON
District 14 (Mercer and Middlesex)
SYNOPSIS
Designates May 1st of each year as "Silver Star Service Banner Day" in New Jersey.
CURRENT VERSION OF TEXT
As introduced.
A Joint Resolution designating May 1st of each year as "Silver Star Service Banner Day" in New Jersey.
Whereas, Throughout the history of our nation, individuals have dedicated their lives and service to the protection of our values and the nation by engaging in military service, and
Whereas, Service members and veterans deserve recognition for their sacrifices and the services they have provided to all citizens; and
Whereas, The Silver Star Families of America is an organization dedicated to the support of wounded, ill, injured, and dying service members and veterans; and
Whereas, The Silver Star Families of America honor service members and veterans through their advocacy and with the Silver Star Service Banner; and
Whereas, The Silver Star Service Banner recognizes the physical, emotional, and financial costs of the wounds and illnesses sustained during combat or as a result of service by service members and veterans and may be displayed at any time by the service member, veteran or their family as a symbol of their sacrifice; and
Whereas, Formally recognized by the United States Congress in 2010, "Silver Star Service Banner Day" has been observed annually on May 1st; and
Whereas, Traditionally, "Silver Star Service Banner Day" has honored service members and veterans who were wounded or who became ill; and
Whereas, New Jersey is grateful for the sacrifices members of the military have made in service to this nation and recognizes the importance of never forgetting their acts of bravery; and
Whereas, The establishment of May 1st of each year as "Silver Star Service Banner Day" will help to honor the sacrifices made by veterans and service members through their military service to this nation; now, therefore,
Be It Resolved by the Senate and General Assembly of the State of New Jersey:
1. May 1st of each year is designated as "Silver Star Service Banner Day" in New Jersey to honor and remember the sacrifices service members and veterans have made for this nation.
2. The Governor is respectfully requested to annually issue a proclamation recognizing May 1st as "Silver Star Service Banner Day" in New Jersey and calling upon public officials and citizens of this State to observe "Silver Star Service Banner Day" with appropriate activities and programs.
3. This joint resolution shall take effect immediately.
STATEMENT
This joint resolution designates May 1st of each year as "Silver Star Service Banner Day." Throughout the history of the United States, individuals have dedicated their lives and service to the protection of our values and nation. Those individuals deserved to be honored and recognized.
The Silver Star Service Banner is a symbol to honor and remember wounded and ill service members and veterans. Formally recognized by the United States Congress in 2010, "Silver Star Service Banner Day" is observed at the national level on May 1st of each year to honor wounded and ill service members and veterans.
It is fitting and proper for this State to honor and remember wounded and ill service members and veterans and the service they provided for our country by designating May 1st of each year as "Silver Star Service Banner Day" in New Jersey.
