Designates September 22 as "John Basilone Day" in New Jersey to honor his heroism in World War II.

This joint resolution designates September 22 of each year as "John Basilone Day" in New Jersey to honor the extraordinary heroism displayed by Gunnery Sergeant John Basilone during World War II. The resolution requests the Governor to issue an annual proclamation for public officials and citizens to observe the day with appropriate activities and programs. Gunnery Sergeant Basilone, a New Jersey native, was posthumously awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor and the Navy Cross for his actions at the Battles of Guadalcanal and Iwo Jima.

Designates September 22 as "John Basilone Day" in New Jersey to honor his heroism in World War II.

This joint resolution designates September 22 of each year as "John Basilone Day" in New Jersey to honor the extraordinary heroism displayed by Gunnery Sergeant John Basilone during World War II. The resolution requests the Governor to issue an annual proclamation for public officials and citizens to observe the day with appropriate activities and programs. Gunnery Sergeant Basilone, a New Jersey native, was posthumously awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor and the Navy Cross for his actions at the Battles of Guadalcanal and Iwo Jima.