Bill Text: NJ SR95 | 2026-2027 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Urges State to recognize September 22, 2026 as "National Family Day."
Sponsorship: Bipartisan Bill
Status: (Introduced) 2026-03-23 - Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee [SR95 Detail]
Download: New_Jersey-2026-SR95-Introduced.html
Sponsored by:
Senator ANTHONY M. BUCCO
District 25 (Morris and Passaic)
SYNOPSIS
Urges State to recognize September 22, 2026 as "National Family Day."
CURRENT VERSION OF TEXT
As introduced.
A Senate Resolution urging the State of New Jersey to recognize September 22, 2026 as "National Family Day."
Whereas, Families serve as the cornerstone of society, providing emotional, social, and economic stability to individuals and communities throughout New Jersey; and
Whereas, Research demonstrates that strong family connections contribute to the overall well-being of children, improve educational outcomes, and reduce risk factors associated with social challenges; and
Whereas, The National Family Structure Index 2025 ranks New Jersey fifteenth in the nation--above the national average--for the proportion of adult residents who are married, have children, and raise those children together through their high school years; and
Whereas, Encouraging civic engagement and community initiatives that strengthen families enhances the social fabric of the State of New Jersey; and
Whereas, National Family Day, observed annually on September 22, celebrates the importance of strong family bonds and encourages families to spend meaningful time together and to engage in community activities that support familial ties; and
Whereas, Formally recognizing September 22, 2026 as National Family Day will ensure that the State continues to advance policies that promote family stability, protect parental involvement, and support resources that help families flourish, and to encourage all residents of the State to observe the day by spending quality time with their loved ones and reinforcing family connections; now, therefore,
Be It Resolved by the Senate of the State of New Jersey:
1. This House urges the State of New Jersey to recognize September 22, 2026 as "National Family Day" to promote awareness of the importance of strong family bonds, ensure that the State continues to advance policies that promote family stability, protect parental involvement, and support resources that help families flourish, and to encourage all residents of the State to observe the day by spending quality time with their loved ones and reinforcing family connections.
2. Copies of this resolution, as filed with the Secretary of State, shall be transmitted by the Secretary of the Senate to key stakeholders, advocacy groups, and community leaders throughout the State.
STATEMENT
This resolution urges the State of New Jersey to recognize September 22, 2026 as "National Family Day" to promote awareness of the importance of strong family bonds, ensure that the State continues to advance policies that promote family stability, protect parental involvement, and support resources that help families flourish, and to encourage all residents of the State to observe the day by spending quality time with their loved ones and reinforcing family connections.
