Bill Text: NJ SJR123 | 2022-2023 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Honors accomplishments of State Troopers Fraternal Association.
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 5-3)
Status: (Passed) 2023-10-03 - Approved P.L.2023, JR-15. [SJR123 Detail]
Download: New_Jersey-2022-SJR123-Introduced.html
Sponsored by:
Senator LINDA R. GREENSTEIN
District 14 (Mercer and Middlesex)
Senator PATRICK J. DIEGNAN, JR.
District 18 (Middlesex)
Co-Sponsored by:
Senators Cruz-Perez and Stanfield
SYNOPSIS
Honors accomplishments of State Troopers Fraternal Association.
CURRENT VERSION OF TEXT
As introduced.
A Joint Resolution honoring the 60th Anniversary of the State Troopers Fraternal Association.
Whereas, Public safety is a fundamental right of the citizens of New Jersey; and
Whereas, Law enforcement personnel across New Jersey play an important role in public safety by protecting and serving their communities; and
Whereas, The New Jersey State Police play an important role in protecting the safety of all citizens of the State of New Jersey; and
Whereas, The New Jersey State Police provide significant training, guidance, and specialized resources to support law enforcement at the municipal and county levels throughout New Jersey; and
Whereas, New Jersey State Troopers live by their motto of "Honor, Duty, Fidelity", putting their lives on the line every day as they serve and protect the safety of every citizen of New Jersey; and
Whereas, Many rank-and-file State Troopers are members of the State Troopers Fraternal Association (STFA); and
Whereas, The STFA currently represents over 1,700 rank-and-file members of the New Jersey State Police and advocates for improved working conditions for its members, acting as the recognized collective bargaining association for rank-and-file New Jersey State Troopers; and
Whereas, Since its founding in 1963, the STFA has served as the fraternal organization for more than 7,000 members; and
Whereas, The STFA has provided financial and other assistance to the family members of State Troopers who have been killed or injured in the line of duty; and
Whereas, The accomplishments of the STFA over its long existence have established a legacy of safety and service to the citizens of New Jersey, and the ongoing success of the organization is vital to serve the continuing needs of its members; now, therefore,
Be It Resolved by the Senate and General Assembly of the State of New Jersey:
1. The Governor and Legislature of the State of New Jersey honor the accomplishments of the State Troopers Fraternal Association during its long history and recognize its important ongoing mission.
2. Copies of this resolution, as filed with the Secretary of State, shall be transmitted to the Clerk of the General Assembly or the Secretary of the Senate to the State Troopers Fraternal Association.
3. This joint resolution
shall take effect immediately.
STATEMENT
This resolution honors the 60th Anniversary of the State Troopers Fraternal Association (STFA). The STFA has been in operation since October 28, 1963, acting as the collective bargaining association for rank-and-file New Jersey State Troopers. Through its advocacy, the STFA has protected the rights of its members and improved the safety of the citizens of New Jersey. The STFA has ensured that there is a swift and fair process for the settlement of grievances brought both for and against members of the organization. The Association has also provided financial and other assistance to members who have been killed or injured in the line of duty.
The New Jersey State Police play an important role in protecting the safety of all citizens of the State of New Jersey, as well as providing guidance and support to law enforcement throughout the state. The STFA supports the mission of State Troopers who willingly put their lives on the line every day in the spirit of honor, duty, and fidelity. It is appropriate that the Governor and Legislature recognize the legacy of work already performed and commemorate the ongoing mission.
