Bill Text: NJ AJR72 | 2020-2021 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Commemorates 100th anniversary of Armistice during World War I.
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Republican 2-1)
Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2020-02-03 - Introduced, Referred to Assembly Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee [AJR72 Detail]
Download: New_Jersey-2020-AJR72-Introduced.html
Sponsored by:
Assemblyman RONALD S. DANCER
District 12 (Burlington, Middlesex, Monmouth and Ocean)
SYNOPSIS
Commemorates 100th anniversary of Armistice during World War I.
CURRENT VERSION OF TEXT
As introduced.
A Joint Resolution commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Armistice during World War I.
Whereas, The year 2018 marked the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Armistice with Germany leading to a ceasefire during World War I; and
Whereas, On April 6, 1917, the United States entered World War I, which begun in 1914, by declaring war against Germany; and
Whereas, The United States associated itself with the Allied powers of the United Kingdom, France, Russia, Italy, and Japan to defeat the German Empire; and
Whereas, More than four million Americans served in uniform during World War I, including two million American soldiers whom served overseas during the war; and
Whereas, The United States experienced the loss of nearly 117,000 Americans as a result of World War I, including more than 3,400 of the 140,000 New Jerseyans whom served in the war; and
Whereas, Fort Dix, formerly Camp Dix, located in Burlington County, was one of 38 training camps throughout the State created or enhanced to mobilize, train, and demobilize soldiers for World War I; and
Whereas, Along with soldiers and training facilities, New Jersey contributed to the Allied victory through the production of wartime materials from many New Jersey manufacturers; and
Whereas, On July 2, 1921, the "Knox-Porter Resolution" was signed in Raritan, New Jersey, by President Warren Harding, officially ratifying the Treaty of Versailles and formally ending America's involvement in World War I; and
Whereas, In 2018, the Cornelius Low House in Piscataway, New Jersey commemorated the centennial of the United States entry in World War I with an exhibit titled "Over There, Over Here: New Jersey During World War I," which focused on stories of New Jerseyans and the affect the war had on those at home and aboard; and
Whereas, The centennial of this historical event offers the State a unique opportunity to join governmental, private, and public entities throughout the State to recognize the people, places, and events central to World War I that indelibly shaped the world we live in today, particularly as they relate to New Jersey; and
Whereas, The 100th anniversary of the Armistice during World War I is an ideal opportunity to educate New Jerseyans about an experience that cost more American lives than the Korean War and Vietnam conflict combined; and
Whereas, New Jersey's commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the Armistice during World War I will illustrate the State's recognition and appreciation of the lasting historical significance of World War I in shaping the social, military, and political fabric of the 20th century and the heroism and sacrifices of the United States Armed Forces during the war; now, therefore,
Be It Resolved by the Senate and General Assembly of the State of New Jersey:
1. The Governor and the Legislature of the State of New Jersey commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Armistice during World War I.
2. The Governor is respectfully requested to issue a proclamation commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Armistice during World War I.
3. This joint resolution shall take effect immediately.
STATEMENT
This joint resolution commemorates the 100th anniversary of the Armistice during World War I. On April 6, 1917, the United States declared war against the German Empire and entered World War I. Nineteen months later, on November 11, 1918, an Armistice with Germany was signed, which lead to a cessation of hostilities among the Allied powers and Germany. The year 2018 marked the 100th anniversary of the Armistice and the ceasefire during World War I.
The centennial of this historical event offers the State a unique opportunity to not only recognize the people, places, and events central to World War I, but also an opportunity to highlight the contributions of New Jerseyans in supporting the United States war efforts. The State supported the United States in various ways including, the creation or enhancement of vital military training camps throughout the State, the production of wartime materials from many New Jersey manufacturers, and the signing of the "Knox-Porter Resolution" in Raritan, New Jersey on July 2, 1921, by President Warren Harding, which officially ratified the Treaty of Versailles and formally ended American's involvement in World War I.
Therefore, to demonstrate New Jersey's commitment to honoring the heroism and sacrifices of the United States Armed Forces, including constituents of this State, the 100th anniversary of the Armistice during World War I should be commemorated.
