Title 36, Title 36: LEGAL HOLIDAYS

36:2-329 "Sikh Awareness and Appreciation Month," April; designated. 1. The month of April of every year is designated as "Sikh Awareness and Appreciation Month" in the State of New Jersey in order to promote public awareness of the Sikh faith, recognize the important contributio…

36:2-33. "Senior Citizen's Day" designated 2. May 15th is permanently designated "Senior Citizen's Day" in New Jersey. L.1994,c.41.

36:2-330 Annual observance. 2. The Governor is respectfully requested to annually issue a proclamation designating the month of April as "Sikh Awareness and Appreciation Month" and shall call upon the public officials and citizens of this State to observe the month with appropria…

36:2-331 "Tourette Syndrome Awareness Day," June 4; designated. 1. June 4 of each year is designated as "Tourette Syndrome Awareness Day" in New Jersey to raise public awareness of Tourette Syndrome (TS), educate physicians, other health care professionals, and school personnel a…

36:2-332 Annual observance. 2. The Governor is respectfully requested to annually issue a proclamation recognizing June 4 as "Tourette Syndrome Awareness Day" in New Jersey and calling upon public officials, the citizens of the State, and other interested groups to observe the da…

36:2-333 "World Refugee Day," June 20; designated. 1. June 20th of each year shall be designated "World Refugee Day" in New Jersey to call attention to the unbelievable hardships of refugees worldwide and their importance as residents of this State. L.2018, J.R.7, s.1.

36:2-334 Annual observance. 2. The Governor shall issue a proclamation recognizing June 20th of each year as "World Refugee Day" in New Jersey and calling upon public officials and the citizens of New Jersey to observe the day with appropriate activities and programs. L.2018, J.R…

36:2-335 Hispanic Journalist Pride Day, September 20; designated. 1. a. September 20th of each year is designated as Hispanic Journalist Pride Day in New Jersey in order to recognize and celebrate the efforts, creativity, and positive contributions made by Hispanic journalists in…

36:2-336 "Smart Irrigation Month," July; designated. 1. The month of July of each year is designated as "Smart Irrigation Month" to increase public awareness of the importance of smart irrigation techniques for the economic, health, and environmental benefits they bring to all ci…

36:2-337 Annual observance. 2. The Governor is respectfully requested to annually issue a proclamation calling upon public officials and citizens of the State to observe "Smart Irrigation Month" with appropriate activities and programs. L.2018, J.R.9, s.2.

36:2-338 Filing of copies of this resolution. 3. Copies of this resolution, as filed with the Secretary of State, shall be transmitted by the Clerk of the General Assembly or the Secretary of the Senate to the Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection.…

36:2-339 "Sergeant Dominick Pilla and Corporal Jamie Smith Day," October 3; designated. 1. a. October 3rd of each year is designated as "Sergeant Dominick Pilla and Corporal Jamie Smith Day" in New Jersey. b. The Governor is respectfully requested to issue a proclamation each yea…

36:2-34. "A Day of Prayer in New Jersey" designated 1. The first Thursday in May each year is designated as "A Day of Prayer in New Jersey" and the citizens of New Jersey are urged to observe the day in ways appropriate to its importance and significance. L.1994,c.44.

36:2-340 "Disability Employment Awareness Month," October; designated. 1. October of each year is designated as "Disability Employment Awareness Month" in New Jersey in order to increase public awareness of employment of individuals with disabilities, and promote the elimination …

36:2-341 Annual observance. 2. The Governor is respectfully requested to issue an annual proclamation recognizing October as "Disability Employment Awareness Month" in New Jersey and calling upon public officials, the citizens of the State, and others to observe the month with ap…

36:2-342 "A Day in the Life - Type 1 Diabetes Day," Monday before Thanksgiving; designated. 1. The Monday before Thanksgiving Day of each year is designated as "A Day in the Life - Type 1 Diabetes Day" in the State of New Jersey to help increase awareness of the problems affectin…

36:2-343 Annual observance. 2. The Governor is requested to annually issue a proclamation calling upon public officials and the citizens of New Jersey to observe the month with appropriate activities and programs. L.2018, J.R.12, s.2.

36:2-344 "Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month," September; designated. 1. September of each year is designated as "Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month" in New Jersey in order to raise awareness of the signs of and risks associated with brain aneurysms, methods of screening and early detect…

36:2-345 Annual observance. 2. The Governor is respectfully requested to annually issue a proclamation recognizing September as "Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month" in New Jersey, and call upon public officials and the citizens of this State to observe the day with appropriate activi…

36:2-346 "Doula Appreciation Week," March 22 to March 28; designated. 1. March 22 to March 28 of each year shall be designated "Doula Appreciation Week" in New Jersey. L.2019, J.R.3, s.1.

36:2-347 Annual observance. 2. The Governor is respectfully requested to annually issue a proclamation calling upon public officials and citizens of this State to observe "Doula Appreciation Week" with appropriate activities and programs. L.2019, J.R.3, s.2.

36:2-348 "Sikh Day," April 14th; designated. 1. The day of April 14th of each year is designated as "Sikh Day" in the State of New Jersey to honor and celebrate the important role played by the Sikh community in strengthening and inspiring the people of this State. L.2019, J.R.4,…

36:2-349 Annual observance. 2. The Governor is respectfully requested to annually issue a proclamation designating the day of April 14th as "Sikh Day" and shall call upon the public officials and citizens of this State to observe the day with appropriate activities and programs. …

36:2-35. "Take our Daughters to Work Day" designated 1. The last Thursday in April shall be permanently established as "Take our Daughters to Work Day." L.1995, J.R.4, s.1.

36:2-350 "Food Pantry Donation Month," November; designated. 1. November of each year is designated as "Food Pantry Donation Month" in New Jersey in order to educate the citizens of New Jersey about the importance of food banks and food pantries in reducing food insecurity and en…

36:2-351 Annual observance. 2. The Governor is respectfully requested to annually issue a proclamation recognizing November as "Food Pantry Donation Month" in New Jersey and calling upon public officials, the citizens of the State, and other interested groups to observe the month…

36:2-352 "Food Waste Prevention Day," Thursday of third week of September; designated. 1. The Thursday of the third week of September of each year shall be designated as "Food Waste Prevention Day" in New Jersey to bring awareness to the issue of food waste and to foster partners…

36:2-353 Annual observance. 2. The Governor is respectfully requested to annually issue a proclamation calling upon public officials and the citizens of this State to observe "Food Waste Prevention Day" with appropriate activities and programs. L.2019, J.R.6, s.2.

36:2-354 "Peter Francisco Day," March 15; designated. 1. a. March 15 of each year is designated as "Peter Francisco Day" in New Jersey to recognize and commemorate the many contributions Peter Francisco made during the Revolutionary War. b. The Governor shall annually issue a pro…

36:2-355 "New Jersey Economic Development Day," second Monday of May; designated. 1. The second Monday of May each year is designated as "New Jersey Economic Development Day" in New Jersey to encourage collaboration and innovation in, and to promote, State and local economic deve…

36:2-356 Annual observance. 2. The Governor is respectfully requested to annually issue a proclamation calling upon public officials, business leaders, and the residents of this State to organize and attend events, including, but not limited to, job and business fairs, business n…

36:2-357 New Jersey "Dairy Week," last full week of June; designated. 1. The last full week of June of each year is designated as New Jersey "Dairy Week" in order to increase public awareness of the important role of dairy products in the life and health of all citizens of this S…

36:2-358 Annual observance. 2. The Governor is respectfully requested to annually issue a proclamation calling upon public officials and citizens of the State to observe New Jersey "Dairy Week" with appropriate activities and programs. L.2019, J.R.11, s.2.

36:2-359 "Buy Local Week," last full week of July; designated. 1. The last full week of July of each year is designated as "Buy Local Week" in order to increase public awareness of the important role of agriculture in the continued life, health, and prosperity of all citizens of …

36:2-36. "Prostate Cancer Awareness Month" designated 1. The month of June in each year is designated as "Prostate Cancer Awareness Month" in the State of New Jersey, and the citizens of New Jersey are urged to observe the month with appropriate activities and programs. L.1995,J.…

36:2-360 Annual observance. 2. The Governor is respectfully requested to annually issue a proclamation calling upon public officials and citizens of the State to observe "Buy Local Week" with appropriate activities and programs. L.2019, J.R.12, s.2.

36:2-361 "Small Business Month," May; designated. 1. The month of May of each year is designated as "Small Business Month" to recognize the vital importance of small businesses in the State and local economies, and how their success strengthens community identity and pride. L.201…

36:2-362 Annual observance. 2. The Governor is requested to annually issue a proclamation calling upon public officials, private organizations, and all citizens and residents of this State to observe the month by patronizing small businesses, as well as engaging in appropriate ac…

36:2-363 "Portugal Day," June 10; designated. 1. June 10 of each year is designated as "Portugal Day" in the State of New Jersey to celebrate the Portuguese people, language, and culture and to acknowledge their significance to the State of New Jersey and the United States of Ame…

36:2-364 Annual observance. 2. The Governor is respectfully requested to annually issue a proclamation and call upon public officials, and all citizens of this State, to observe "Portugal Day" with appropriate programs and activities. L.2019, J.R.14, s.2.

36:2-365 "Women Veterans Appreciation Day," June 12; designated. 1. June 12 of each year is designated as "Women Veterans Appreciation Day" in New Jersey to recognize the service and sacrifices of women veterans who have served valiantly on behalf of this State and the United Sta…

36:2-366 Annual observance. 2. The Governor is respectfully requested to annually issue a proclamation recognizing June 12 as "Women Veterans Appreciation Day" in New Jersey, and call upon public officials and citizen of this State to observe the day with appropriate activities a…

36:2-367 "Knock Out Opioid Abuse Day," October 6; designated. 1. October 6 shall be permanently designated as "Knock Out Opioid Abuse Day" in New Jersey in order to raise awareness about the dangers of, and the link between, opioid abuse and heroin addiction and to educate health…

36:2-368 Annual observance. 2. The Governor is respectfully requested to annually issue a proclamation recognizing October 6 as "Knock Out Opioid Abuse Day" in New Jersey, and calling upon public officials and the citizens of this State to observe the day with appropriate activit…

36:2-369 "Youth Suicide Prevention Awareness Month," September; designated. 1. September of each year is designated as "Youth Suicide Prevention Awareness Month" in New Jersey in order to increase public awareness of the risk factors and warning signs for youth suicide, increase …

36:2-37. "Delaware Bay Day" designated 1. The second Saturday in June of each year shall be designated as "Delaware Bay Day" in New Jersey for the purposes of recognizing and celebrating the importance and beauty of the Delaware bay ecosystem. L.1996,JR1,s.1.