Bill Text: NJ AR31 | 2016-2017 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Honors United States Merchant Marine service.
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2016-01-27 - Introduced, Referred to Assembly Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee [AR31 Detail]
Download: New_Jersey-2016-AR31-Introduced.html
STATE OF NEW JERSEY
217th LEGISLATURE
PRE-FILED FOR INTRODUCTION IN THE 2016 SESSION
Sponsored by:
Assemblywoman NANCY F. MUNOZ
District 21 (Morris, Somerset and Union)
SYNOPSIS
Honors United States Merchant Marine service.
CURRENT VERSION OF TEXT
Introduced Pending Technical Review by Legislative Counsel.
An Assembly Resolution honoring the service of the United States Merchant Marine.
Whereas, The United States Merchant Marine has faithfully served our country in times of war and peace, and the contributions of the United States Merchant Marine in times of war and peace should never be forgotten and should be made known to all Americans; and
Whereas, The United State Merchant Marine is the fleet of ships which carries imports and exports during peacetime and becomes a naval auxiliary during wartime to deliver troops and war material; and
Whereas, Every war has its share of unsung heroes, those individuals who risk their lives daily in the service of their country, whose exploits are seldom heard and yet without their service, the victories might not have been possible; and
Whereas, In times of war, the Merchant Marine carries critical supplies, equipment, and personnel, providing essential support to our Armed Forces and helping to advance the cause of freedom; and
Whereas, Today, merchant mariners support operations in Afghanistan and Iraq, and their devotion to duty is a tribute to the generations of men and women who have served our Nation with courage and determination in the conflicts in America's history; and
Whereas, During times of peace, the Merchant Marine helps ensure our economic security by keeping the oceans open to trade; and
Whereas, The United States Merchant Marine has helped America become a great maritime power by playing a vital role in helping meet our country's economic and national security needs; and
Whereas, Ships operated by merchant mariners transport goods across our Nations' waterways and on the high seas around the world to connect American businesses and consumers with valuable foreign markets and commodities; now, therefore,
Be It Resolved by the General Assembly of the State of New Jersey:
1. This House honors the United States Merchant Marine and the mariners who sail the high seas, support those on the front lines of the war on terror, and promote commerce around the world.
2. Copies of this
resolution, as filed with the Secretary of State, shall be transmitted by the
Clerk of the General Assembly to the Governor of this State, the President of
the United States, to each member of New Jersey's Congressional delegation, and
the Superintendent of the United States Merchant Marine Academy.
STATEMENT
This resolution honors the United States Merchant Marine and the mariners who are the unsung heroes answering the call to serve when our Nation needs them most. In times of war and peace, these brave patriots carry critical supplies, equipment, and personnel, providing essential support to our Armed Forces and helping to advance the cause of freedom, and strengthen our economy by transporting American goods across the oceans, facilitating commerce and advancing trade.
