Title 36, Title 36: LEGAL HOLIDAYS

36:2-468 Proclamation. 2. The Governor is respectfully requested to issue a proclamation calling upon public officials and citizens of this State to observe "Wounded Warrior Appreciation Week" with appropriate activities and programs. L.2024, JR 5, s.2.

36:2-469 New Jersey declared "Purple Heart State". 1. New Jersey is declared a "Purple Heart State" to honor Purple Heart Medal recipients from the State. L.2024, JR 6.

36:2-47 "Toms River East Little League World Champions Day"; designated. 1. August 29th of each year is hereby designated as "Toms River East Little League World Champions Day" in New Jersey in recognition of the extraordinary accomplishments of the team informally known as the "…

36:2-470 "PSRPs in Our Schools Day," second Friday in December. 1. The second Friday in December of each year is designated as "PSRPs in Our Schools Day" in New Jersey in recognition of the valuable services paraprofessionals and school-related personnel (PSRPs) provide. L.2025, …

36:2-471 Governor, Legislature, recognition, commendation. 2. The Governor and the Legislature hereby recognize and commend paraprofessionals and school-related personnel (PSRPs) for their contributions and call upon the citizens of New Jersey to participate fittingly in the obse…

36:2-472 "Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week", first full week of May. 1. The first full week of May of each year is designated as "Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week" in NJ to encourage New Jerseyans to take preventative steps to identify the symptoms and risk factors of Tardive D…

36:2-473 Annual proclamation. 2. The Governor is respectfully requested to annually issue a proclamation recognizing the first full week of May as "Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week" in New Jersey. L.2025, JR 2, s.2.

36:2-474 Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day, November 14. 1. November 14 of each year is designated as Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day. L.2025, JR 3, s.1.

36:2-475 Annual proclamation. 2. The Governor is respectfully requested to issue an annual proclamation calling upon public officials, citizens of the State, and other interested groups to observe Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day with appropriate programs and activities. L.2025, J…

36:2-476 "Amyloidosis Awareness Month". 1. The month of March of each year is designated as "Amyloidosis Awareness Month" in the State of New Jersey in order to educate the public about the signs and symptoms of amyloidosis, extend the life expectancy of those who may be unaware …

36:2-477 Annual proclamation. 2. The Governor is requested to annually issue a proclamation calling upon public officials and the citizens of this State to observe "Amyloidosis Awareness Month" with appropriate activities and programs. L.2025, JR 4, s.2.

36:2-478 "Paul Robeson Day", April 9. 1. April 9 of each year is designated "Paul Robeson Day" in New Jersey to honor the remarkable life of Paul Robeson, his accomplishments, and his activism defending civil liberties. L.2025, JR 5, s.1.

36:2-479 Annual proclamation. 2. The Governor is requested to annually issue a proclamation calling upon public officials, private organizations, and citizens of this State to observe "Paul Robeson Day" with appropriate activities and programs. L.2025, JR 5, s.2.

36:2-48. "Bill of Rights Day in New Jersey," designated 1. November 20 of each year is designated as "Bill of Rights Day in New Jersey" to recognize and to heighten awareness of the importance of the Bill of Rights to the people of this State and of our Nation. L.1998,j.r.8, s.1.…

36:2-480 Six Triple Eight Day in New Jersey, May 18. 1. May 18 of each year is designated as Six Triple Eight Day in New Jersey to honor the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, a predominantly African American and all-female unit of the United States Army that succeeded at…

36:2-481 Annual proclamation. 2. The Governor is respectfully requested to issue an annual proclamation calling upon public officials, citizens of the State, and other interested groups to observe Six Triple Eight Day with appropriate programs and activities. L.2025, JR 7, s.2.

36:2-482 Necrotizing Enterocolitis Awareness Day in New Jersey, May 17. 1. May 17 of each year is designated as "Necrotizing Enterocolitis Awareness Day" in New Jersey. L.2025, JR 8, s.1.

36:2-483 Annual proclamation. 2. The Governor is respectfully requested to annually issue a proclamation recognizing May 17 as "Necrotizing Enterocolitis Awareness Day" in New Jersey, and to call upon public officials and citizens of this State to observe the day with appropriate…

36:2-484 Tuberous Sclerosis Complex Awareness Day in New Jersey, May 15. 1. May 15 of each year is designated as "Tuberous Sclerosis Complex Awareness Day" in New Jersey. L.2025, JR 9, s.1.

36:2-485 Annual proclamation. 2. The Governor is respectfully requested to annually issue a proclamation recognizing May 15 as "Tuberous Sclerosis Complex Awareness Day" in New Jersey, and to call upon public officials and citizens of this State to observe the day with appropriat…

36:2-486 "International Widows' Day", June 23. 1. June 23 of each year is designated "International Widows' Day" to draw attention to the plight of widows in this nation and abroad. L.2025, JR 10, s.1.

36:2-487 Annual proclamation. 2. The Governor shall annually issue a proclamation and call upon public officials, and all citizens of this State, to observe "International Widows' Day" with appropriate programs and activities. L.2025, JR 10, s.2.

36:2-488 as “Cleft and Craniofacial Awareness and Prevention Month” in New Jersey, July. 1. The month of July of each year is designated as “Cleft and Craniofacial Awareness and Prevention Month” in New Jersey to increase public awareness of the existence, causes, and treatments …

36:2-489 Annual proclamation. 2. The Governor is respectfully requested to annually issue a proclamation recognizing the month of July of each year as “Cleft and Craniofacial Awareness and Prevention Month” in New Jersey, and calling upon public officials and the citizens of this…

36:2-49. Bill of Rights, school instruction 2. The first ten amendments to the United States Constitution shall be a topic of instruction in the schools of New Jersey on November 20 in commemoration of the importance of the Bill of Rights and pursuant to N.J.S.18A:35-2. L.1998,j.…

36:2-490 “Brian Sicknick Day”, July 30. 1. July 30 of each year is designated as “Brian Sicknick Day” in New Jersey to recognize Officer Brian Sicknick who lost his life in the line of duty protecting the United States Capital on January 6, 2021. L.2025, JR 13, s.1.

36:2-491 Annual proclamation. 2. The Governor is respectfully requested to annually issue a proclamation recognizing July 30 of each year as “Brian Sicknick Day” in New Jersey. L.2025, JR 13, s.2.

36:2-492 “Honor Your Hometown Weekend,” last weekend in October. 1. The last weekend in October of each year is designated as “Honor Your Hometown Weekend” in New Jersey to recognize and appreciate the towns, cities, communities, and neighborhoods that have shaped the bonds betwe…

36:2-493 Annual proclamation. 2. The Governor is respectfully requested to annually issue a proclamation calling upon public officials and all citizens of this State to observe “Honor Your Hometown Weekend” with appropriate programs and activities and to, until so designated, cal…

36:2-494 “Nonprofit Day,” August 17. 1. August 17th of each year is permanently designated as “Nonprofit Day” in New Jersey to recognize the efforts of nonprofit organizations and their effort to serve local communities. L.2025, JR 15, s.1.

36:2-495 Annual proclamation. 2. The Governor shall annually issue a proclamation and call upon public officials and all citizens of this State to observe “Nonprofit Day” with appropriate programs and activities. L.2025, JR 15, s.2.

36:2-496 “National Adoption Day,” Saturday before Thanksgiving; “National Adoption Month,” November. 1. The Saturday before Thanksgiving Day of each year is designated as “National Adoption Day” and the month of November of each year is designated as “National Adoption Month” in …

36:2-497 Annual proclamation. 2. The Governor is respectfully requested to annually issue a proclamation designating the Saturday before Thanksgiving Day as “National Adoption Day” and designating the month of November as “National Adoption Month” and shall call upon the public o…

36:2-498 “Reentry Week”, last week of April. 1. The last week of April of each year is designated as “Reentry Week” to raise public awareness about the challenges that formerly incarcerated individuals face and to encourage organizations, including State agencies, to support effo…

36:2-499 Annual proclamation. 2. The Governor may issue each year a proclamation calling upon public officials and citizens of this State to observe the week with appropriate activities and programs. L.2025, JR 18, s.2.

36:2-5. Governor's proclamation; women's history week The Governor is requested to issue a proclamation proclaiming the aforesaid designation and with the Legislature to call upon all citizens of the State, all educational institutions and all other public and private agencies an…

36:2-50 "Peace Officers Memorial Day." 2. May 15th is permanently designated "Peace Officers Memorial Day" in New Jersey and the local governmental units and the citizens of this State, along with the residents of each community, are encouraged: a. To join in the observance of Pe…

36:2-500 “Clarence ‘Coach C’ Collins Day,” July 30. 1. July 30 of each year is designated “Clarence ‘Coach C’ Collins Day” in recognition of his outstanding work and contributions as a coach and mentor to the youth of Jersey City. L.2025, JR 20, s.1.

36:2-501 Annual proclamation. 2. The Governor is respectfully requested to annually issue a proclamation recognizing July 30 of each year as “Clarence ‘Coach C’ Collins Day.” L.2025, JR 20, s.2.

36:2-502 “Menstrual Toxic Shock Syndrome Awareness Day,” March 30. 1. March 30th of each year is designated as annual “Menstrual Toxic Shock Syndrome Awareness Day” in the State of New Jersey. L.2025, JR 21, s.1.

36:2-503 Annual proclamation. 2. The Governor is respectfully requested to annually issue a proclamation recognizing “Menstrual Toxic Shock Syndrome Awareness Day” in the State of New Jersey and call upon public officials and the people of this State to observe the day with appro…

36:2-504 U.S. Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day, March 9. 1. March 9 of each year is designated as U.S. Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day to honor Americans who were held hostage or wrongfully detained in the past, who are currently being held hostage or wrongfully detained, and …

36:2-505 Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Flag raising. 2. The Governor is respectfully requested to annually display the Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Flag at the State Capitol building, and to encourage other State and local government entities to also display the flag at their re…

36:2-52. "Women's Wellness Month" designated 1. The month of April in each year is designated "Women's Wellness Month" in the State of New Jersey in order to urge and empower women to take routine and crucial steps necessary to maintain and improve their health, to access informa…

36:2-53 "Loyal Heart Award Day"; designated. 2. The first Sunday in May is permanently designated "Loyal Heart Award Day" in New Jersey to recognize and honor the loyal efforts of caregivers in helping persons with disabilities achieve their fullest potential. L.1999,c.74,s.2.

36:2-54 "Kindness Awareness Month in New Jersey" designated. 1. The month of May of each year is hereby designated as "Kindness Awareness Month in New Jersey." All citizens of this State are urged to partake in educational programs and activities to foster kindness. L.1999, J.R.6…