AJR85

Designates September 20 of each year as "Puerto Rican Day of Remembrance."

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey AJR85 designates September 20 as "Puerto Rican Day of Remembrance" to honor Puerto Rican contributions and remember Hurricane Maria.

New Jersey AJR85 establishes September 20 as "Puerto Rican Day of Remembrance" to recognize the Puerto Rican community's contributions to New Jersey's culture, economy, and society. This day also commemorates those who lost their lives during Hurricane Maria, which devastated Puerto Rico in 2017. The resolution urges the Governor to issue an annual proclamation encouraging public officials, educators, organizations, and citizens to observe the day with appropriate activities and programs.

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State and Local Government Committee
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Committee decision

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 13

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee