AJR31

Designates July 24 of each year as "Josh Gibson Negro Leagues Appreciation Day" in New Jersey.

Introduced·1/13/26
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New Jersey AJR31 designates July 24 as "Josh Gibson Negro Leagues Appreciation Day" annually.

New Jersey AJR31 designates July 24 of each year as "Josh Gibson Negro Leagues Appreciation Day" to honor baseball legend Josh Gibson and the Negro Leagues. The resolution highlights Gibson's achievements, including his induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame and his legendary 600-foot home run witnessed in Belmar, New Jersey on July 24, 1936. The Governor is requested to issue an annual proclamation for the day, encouraging public officials, citizens, and groups to observe it with appropriate programs and activities.

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History

Jan 13

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee