Title 36, Title 36: LEGAL HOLIDAYS

36:2-284 Annual observance. 2. The Governor is requested to annually issue a proclamation calling upon public officials and the citizens of this State to observe the "Night of Conversation" with appropriate activities and programs. L.2016, J.R.12, s.2.

36:2-285 Senator Joseph Palaia Day, February 3rd; designated. 1. February 3rd of each year is designated as Senator Joseph Palaia Day in the State of New Jersey in recognition of his many outstanding contributions to this State. L.2017, J.R.1, s.1.

36:2-286 Annual observance. 2. The Governor may annually issue a proclamation and call upon public officials, private organizations, and all citizens of this State to observe this celebration each year with appropriate events and activities. L.2017, J.R.1, s.2.

36:2-287 "Go Gold for Kids with Cancer Awareness Week," third week in September; designated. 1. The third week in September of each year is designated as "Go Gold for Kids with Cancer Awareness Week" in the State of New Jersey in order to encourage public and private schools to p…

36:2-288 Annual observance. 2. The Governor is respectfully requested to annually issue a proclamation calling upon public officials and citizens of the State to observe "Go Gold for Kids with Cancer Awareness Week" with appropriate activities and programs , and requesting public…

36:2-289 "Prader-Willi Syndrome Awareness Month," May; designated. 1. May of each year is designated as "Prader-Willi Syndrome Awareness Month" in New Jersey in order to increase the public's awareness about PWS, its devastating impact on the lives of men, women, and children who…

36:2-29. Observation of "Garden Week" encouraged 2. The people of the State and all appropriate State and local governmental entities are urged to observe "Garden Week" by participating in activities that recognize and promote the benefits of gardening. L.1992,J.R.3,s.2.

36:2-290 Annual observance. 2. The Governor is respectfully requested to annually issue a proclamation recognizing May as "Prader-Willi Syndrome Awareness Month" in New Jersey and calling upon public officials, the citizens of the State, and other interested groups to observe the…

36:2-291 "Affordable Housing Awareness Month," September; designated. 1. The month of September of each year is designated as "Affordable Housing Awareness Month" to promote public awareness about the importance of providing decent, quality, and affordable housing to all New Jers…

36:2-292 Annual observance. 2. The Governor is requested to annually issue a proclamation calling upon public officials and citizens of this State to observe "Affordable Housing Awareness Month" with appropriate activities and programs. L.2017, J.R.5, s.2.

36:2-293 "Maternal Health Awareness Day," January 23; designated. 1. January 23 of each year shall be designated as "Maternal Health Awareness Day," in order to raise public and professional awareness about important maternal health, safety, and mortality issues; highlight obstet…

36:2-294 Annual observance. 2. The Governor shall annually issue a proclamation recognizing January 23 as "Maternal Health Awareness Day" in New Jersey, and calling upon public officials and citizens of the State to observe the day with appropriate activities and programs. L.2017…

36:2-295 "Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Day," June 27; designated. 1. June 27 of each year is designated as "Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Day" in the State of New Jersey to bring awareness to those suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder and to encour…

36:2-296 Annual observance. 2. The Governor is respectfully requested to annually issue a proclamation calling upon public officials and citizens of this State to observe "Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Day" with appropriate activities and programs. L.2017, J.R.7, s.2.

36:2-297 "Genocide Awareness Month," April; designated. 1. The month of April each year is designated as "Genocide Awareness Month" in the State of New Jersey. L.2017, J.R.8, s.1.

36:2-298 Annual observance. 2. The Governor may annually issue a proclamation calling upon public officials and citizens of this State to observe April of each year as "Genocide Awareness Month." L.2017, J.R.8, s.2.

36:2-299 "Mental Health Awareness Month," May; designated. 1. The month of May of each year is designated as "Mental Health Awareness Month" in New Jersey to raise public awareness of mental illness to remove the stigma, fear, and misunderstanding about mental illness and thereby…

36:2-3. New Jersey Day The Governor of the State of New Jersey is requested to issue annually an appropriate proclamation designating April 17 as New Jersey Day and calling upon all citizens and residents of this State to commemorate and observe said day as the anniversary of the…

36:2-30. "Child Abuse Awareness Month," designated 2. The month of April is permanently designated and declared "Child Abuse Awareness Month" in the State of New Jersey. L.1992,c.42.

36:2-300 Annual observance. 2. The Governor is requested to annually issue a proclamation calling upon public officials and the citizens of this State to observe "Mental Health Awareness Month" with appropriate activities and programs. L.2017, J.R.9, s.2.

36:2-301 "Asthma Awareness Month," May; designated. 1. May of each year is designated as "Asthma Awareness Month" in New Jersey to increase public awareness of asthma, emphasize the importance of ongoing treatment and monitoring of the disease, and improve access to treatment thr…

36:2-302 Annual observance. 2. The Governor shall annually issue a proclamation and call upon public officials, private organizations, and all citizens of this State to observe "Asthma Awareness Month" with appropriate activities and programs. L.2017, J.R.10, s.2.

36:2-303 "ASK Day," June 21; designated. 1. June 21 of each year is designated as "ASK (Asking Saves Kids) Day" in New Jersey to promote children's health and gun safety. L.2017, J.R.13, s.1.

36:2-304 Annual observance. 2. The Governor shall annually issue a proclamation calling upon public officials and the citizens of this State to observe the day with appropriate activities and programs. L.2017, J.R.13, s.2.

36:2-305 "World Autism Awareness Day," April 2; designated. 1. The second day of April in each year is designated as "World Autism Awareness Day" to raise awareness of the widespread nature of autism, encourage early diagnosis and treatment, and celebrate the unique talents and a…

36:2-306 Annual observance. 2. The Governor is respectfully requested to issue a proclamation recognizing April 2nd of each year as "World Autism Awareness Day" and calling upon pubic officials and the citizens of New Jersey to observe the day with appropriate activities and prog…

36:2-307 "Constitution Week," September 17 through September 23; designated. 1. The week of September 17 through September 23 of each year is designated "Constitution Week" in order to remember and honor the signing of the Constitution of the United States of America on September…

36:2-308 Annual observance. 2. The Governor may issue each year a proclamation calling upon public officials and the citizens of this State to observe the week with appropriate activities and programs. L.2017, J.R.15, s.2.

36:2-309 "Concussion Awareness Day," third Friday in September; designated. 1. The third Friday in September of each year is designated as "Concussion Awareness Day" to raise awareness of the causes, dangerous effects, and signs and symptoms of concussion and second impact syndro…

36:2-31. "Long-Term Care Week" designated 1. a. The second full week of May in each year shall be designated as "Long-Term Care Week" in the State of New Jersey to increase public awareness of the contributions made by persons in the long-term care field who are providing care to…

36:2-310 Annual observance. 2. The Governor is respectfully requested to issue a proclamation recognizing "Concussion Awareness Day" in New Jersey, and calling upon public officials and the citizens of this State to observe the day with appropriate activities and programs. L.2017…

36:2-311. "Dyslexia Awareness Month," October; designated 1. October of each year is designated as "Dyslexia Awareness Month" in New Jersey. 2017, J.R. 19, s.1.

36:2-312. Annual observance 2. The Governor may annually issue a proclamation calling upon public officials and the citizens of New Jersey to observe the month with appropriate activities and programs. 2017, J.R. 19, s.2.

36:2-313 "Evans Syndrome Awareness Day," September 21; designated. 1. September 21 of each year is designated as "Evans Syndrome Awareness Day" to promote awareness and improve diagnosis, treatment, and scientific research of this condition. L.2017, J.R.20, s.1.

36:2-314 Annual Observance. 2. The Governor is respectfully requested to annually issue a proclamation recognizing "Evans Syndrome Awareness Day" in New Jersey and calling upon public officials and the people of this State to observe the day with appropriate programs and activiti…

36:2-315 "Esophageal Cancer Awareness Month," April; designated. 1. April of each year is designated as "Esophageal Cancer Awareness Month" in the State of New Jersey, in order to recognize the dangers of esophageal cancer and to promote prevention and early detection among resid…

36:2-316 Annual observance. 2. The Governor is requested to annually issue a proclamation recognizing April of each year as "Esophageal Cancer Awareness Month" and shall call upon public officials and the residents of the State of New Jersey to observe the month with appropriate …

36:2-317 "Transgender Awareness Week," November 14th through November 20th; designated. 1. The week of November 14th through November 20th of each year is designated as "Transgender Awareness Week" in the State of New Jersey to increase awareness and understanding of the prejudic…

36:2-318 Annual observance. 2. The Governor is requested to annually issue a proclamation calling upon public officials and citizens of this State to observe "Transgender Awareness Week" with appropriate activities and programs. L.2017, J.R.22, s.2.

36:2-319 "Transgender Day of Remembrance," November 20th; designated. 1. November 20th of each year is designated as "Transgender Day of Remembrance" in the State of New Jersey to honor the memory of those persons whose lives were lost in acts of anti-transgender violence. L.2017…

36:2-32. "Women Veterans Awareness Month" designated 1. The month of May is designated as "Women Veterans Awareness Month" in the State of New Jersey to acknowledge and commemorate the sacrifices endured and valor displayed by American women veterans. L.1993,JR6.

36:2-320 Annual observance. 2. The Governor is requested to annually issue a proclamation calling upon public officials and citizens of this State to observe "Transgender Day of Remembrance" with appropriate activities and programs. L.2017, J.R.23, s.2.

36:2-321 "Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva Awareness Day," April 23; designated. 1. April 23 shall be permanently designated as "Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva Awareness Day" in New Jersey in order to raise public awareness about Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva …

36:2-322 Annual observance. 2. The Governor is respectively requested to annually issue a proclamation recognizing April 23 as "Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva Awareness Day" in New Jersey, and calling upon public officials and the citizens of this State to observe the day …

36:2-323 "Socks for the Homeless Day," February 14; designated. 1. February 14 of each year shall be designated as "Socks for the Homeless Day" in New Jersey to raise public awareness of homelessness and the ongoing need for socks by children, adults, and families who are homeles…

36:2-324 Annual observance. 2. The Governor is requested to annually issue a proclamation calling upon public officials and the citizens of this State to observe "Socks for the Homeless Day" with appropriate activities and programs. L.2018, J.R.1, s.2.