Designates July 10 as "Lake Denmark Disaster Remembrance Day" in New Jersey.
The bill designates July 10 of each year as "Lake Denmark Disaster Remembrance Day" in New Jersey, commemorating the 1926 explosion at the Picatinny Arsenal. The explosion, caused by a lightning strike on an ammunition depot, killed 19 people and injured about 50 more. The disaster led to significant safety reforms in the Armed Forces, including the establishment of the Armed Forces Explosives Safety Board and new safety standards. The Governor is requested to issue an annual proclamation for observance.
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