Title 36, Title 36: LEGAL HOLIDAYS

36:2-224 "Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month," February; designated. 1. February of each year is designated as "Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month" in New Jersey in order to promote public awareness and increase prevention of teen dating violence…

36:2-225 Annual observance. 2. The Governor is respectfully requested to annually issue a proclamation recognizing February as "Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month" in New Jersey and calling upon public officials, high schools, law enforcement agencies, the citize…

36:2-226 "Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia Awareness Month," June; designated. 1. The month of June is designated as "Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia Awareness Month" in the State of New Jersey in recognition of the struggles faced by the people and families afflicted by the disorde…

36:2-227 Annual observance. 2. The Legislature requests the Governor to annually issue a proclamation calling upon public officials and the citizens of New Jersey to observe "Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia Awareness Month" with appropriate activities and programs. L.2013, J.R.16,…

36:2-228 "Patient Advocate Day," November 15; designated. 1. November 15 of each year is designated as "Patient Advocate Day" in New Jersey in order to affirm the commitment of this State to achieving the goal of progressive, fiscally sound, fair, and effective health care for ev…

36:2-229 Annual observance. 2. The Governor shall annually issue a proclamation calling upon public officials and the citizens of this State to observe "Patient Advocate Day" with appropriate activities and programs and to join with one another to bring the goal of progressive, f…

36:2-23. Findings, declarations 1. The Legislature finds and declares that: a. Alzheimer's Disease is a terminal, organic brain disease of unknown origin that causes steady brain deterioration and leads to a complete breakdown of a person's ability to communicate, move about, or …

36:2-230 "Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Awareness Day," January 21; designated. 1. January 21 of each year shall be designated as "Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Awareness Day" to raise awareness of this disorder's signs and consequences, to highlight the beh…

36:2-231 Annual observance. 2. The Governor shall annually issue a proclamation recognizing January 21 as "Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Awareness Day" in New Jersey and shall call upon public officials and the citizens of this State to observe the day with appropriate…

36:2-232 "Doctors' Day," March 30; designated. 1. March 30th is designated as "Doctors' Day" in the State of New Jersey in order to recognize physicians for the care they provide and the contributions they have made to advance the field of medicine. L.2014, J.R.1, s.1.

36:2-233 Annual observance. 2. The Governor is requested to annually issue a proclamation calling upon public officials and citizens of this State to observe "Doctors' Day" with appropriate activities and programs. L.2014, J.R.1, s.2.

36:2-234 "Military Appreciation Month," May; designated, annual observance. 1. a. The month of May of every year is hereby designated as "Military Appreciation Month" in New Jersey. All citizens and residents of this State are encouraged to recognize, honor, and show appreciation…

36:2-235 "Dominican Pride Day," second Saturday in July; designated. 1. The second Saturday of July of each year is permanently designated as "Dominican Pride Day" in New Jersey, in recognition of the outstanding history and geography of the Dominican Republic and, most of all, t…

36:2-236 "New Jersey Arts, Culture, History, and Tourism Month," June; designated. 1. The month of June is designated as "New Jersey Arts, Culture, History, and Tourism Month," in recognition of the State's numerous unique recreational, cultural, and historic attractions, and the…

36:2-237 Annual observance. 2. The Governor is requested to annually issue a proclamation and call upon public officials, private organizations, and all citizens and residents of this State to celebrate and experience the contribution these attractions make to the overall quality…

36:2-238 "Veterans' Education Awareness Week," second full week in November; designated. 1. The second full week in November of each year is designated as "Veterans' Education Awareness Week" in New Jersey in order to raise public awareness of the Post-9/11 GI bill, the education…

36:2-239 Annual observance. 2. The Governor is respectfully requested to issue a proclamation calling upon public officials and citizens of this State to observe "Veterans' Education Awareness Week" with appropriate activities and programs. L.2014, J.R.4, s.2.

36:2-24. "Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month," "Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Day"; designated. 2. The month of November is permanently designated as "Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month" and the first Monday in November is permanently designated as "Alzheimer's Disease Awarenes…

36:2-240 "Pollinator Week"; designated; annual observance. 1. a. One week each year shall be designated as "Pollinator Week" which shall fall on the dates designated in the annual proclamation of "National Pollinator Week" by the United States Department of Agriculture, or such o…

36:2-241 "Children's Grief Awareness Day," third Thursday in November; designated. 1. The third Thursday in November of each year is permanently designated as "Children's Grief Awareness Day" in New Jersey in order to raise public awareness about childhood bereavement and give th…

36:2-242 Annual observance. 2. The Governor is respectfully requested to annually issue a proclamation recognizing the third Thursday in November as "Children's Grief Awareness Day" in New Jersey and calling upon public officials, the citizens of the State, and other interested g…

36:2-243 "Horticultural Therapy Week," third full week in March; designated. 1. The third full week in March of each year is designated as "Horticultural Therapy Week" in New Jersey to increase public awareness of the importance of horticultural therapy in improving the quality o…

36:2-244 Annual observance. 2. The Governor shall issue a proclamation recognizing the third full week in March of each year as "Horticultural Therapy Week" and calling upon public officials and the citizens of this State to observe the week with appropriate activities and progra…

36:2-245 "General Aviation Appreciation Month," May; designated. 1. The month of May of each year shall be designated as "General Aviation Appreciation Month" in the State of New Jersey in recognition of the importance of general aviation. L.2015, J.R.2, s.1.

36:2-246 Observance. 2. The Governor is requested to issue a proclamation and call upon public officials, private organizations, and the citizens of this State to observe this month with appropriate activities, programs, and events. L.2015, J.R.2, s.2.

36:2-247 "Male Breast Cancer Awareness Week," third week of October; designated. 1. The third week of October of each year is designated as "Male Breast Cancer Awareness Week" in the State of New Jersey in order to foster public awareness and understanding of male breast cancer a…

36:2-248 Annual observance. 2. The Governor is requested to annually issue a proclamation calling upon public officials and the citizens of this State to observe "Male Breast Cancer Awareness Week" with appropriate activities and programs. L.2015, J.R.3, s.2.

36:2-249 "Hunger Action Month," September; designated. 1. September of each year is designated as "Hunger Action Month" in New Jersey to inspire the citizens of the State to take action to help eradicate hunger in New Jersey and to raise public awareness of the 49 million people …

36:2-25. Recognition, encouragement, assistance. 3. The Governor and the Legislature urge all citizens to recognize "Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month" and "Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Day," and to provide encouragement and assistance to those organizations that offer educati…

36:2-250 Annual observance. 2. The Governor is respectfully requested to annually issue a proclamation recognizing September as "Hunger Action Month" in New Jersey and calling upon public officials, the citizens of the State, and other interested groups to observe the day with ap…

36:2-251 "Gold Star Mothers Appreciation Month," September; designated. 1. The month of September of each year is designated as "Gold Star Mothers Appreciation Month" in recognition of and appreciation for the Gold Star Mothers who have suffered the supreme sacrifice of motherhoo…

36:2-252 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 this month each year with appropriate activities and programs. L.2015, J.R.5, s.2.

36:2-253 "Linemen Appreciation Month," October; designated. 1. The month of October of each year is designated as "Linemen Appreciation Month" in the State of New Jersey in recognition of the essential commitment, hard-work, and service linemen provide to residents of this State.…

36:2-254 Annual observance. 2. The Governor is respectfully requested to annually issue a proclamation calling upon public officials and citizens of this State to observe "Linemen Appreciation Month" with appropriate activities and programs. L.2015, J.R.6, s.2.

36:2-255 "ALS Awareness Day," "ALS Awareness Month"; designated. 1. The third Wednesday in May of each year is designated as "ALS Awareness Day," and the month of May of each year is designated as "ALS Awareness Month" in New Jersey. L.2015, J.R.7, s.1.

36:2-256 Annual observance. 2. The Governor is requested to annually issue a proclamation calling upon public officials and the citizens of the State to observe "ALS Awareness Day" and "ALS Awareness Month" with appropriate activities and programs to increase public awareness of …

36:2-257 Dominican Restoration Day, August 16; designated. 1. August 16 of each year is permanently designated as Dominican Restoration Day in New Jersey, in recognition of the outstanding history and geography of the Dominican Republic and, most of all, the wonderful contributio…

36:2-258 "Sarcoidosis Awareness Month," April; designated. 1. April of each year is designated as "Sarcoidosis Awareness Month" in New Jersey to raise public awareness about sarcoidosis and to encourage private citizens, public officials, community-based organizations, government…

36:2-259 Annual observance. 2. The Governor shall annually issue a proclamation calling upon public officials and the citizens of this State to observe "Sarcoidosis Awareness Month" with appropriate activities and programs. L.2015, J.R.10, s.2.

36:2-26. "First Aid Week" designated; annual award established 1. a. The second week of May in each year shall be designated as "First Aid Week" in the State of New Jersey in recognition of services rendered by first aid volunteers. b. Each year during the second week of May desi…

36:2-260 "New Jersey Gleaning Week," third week in September; designated. 1. The third week in September each year is designated as "New Jersey Gleaning Week," in order to promote awareness of food insecurity and food waste, and to encourage residents to participate in gleaning t…

36:2-261 Annual observance.

2. The Governor may annually issue a proclamation calling upon public officials and citizens of the State to observe "New Jersey Gleaning Week" with appropriate activities and programs. L.2015, J.R.11, s.2.36:2-262 Publicizing. 3. The Department of Agriculture shall take appropri…

36:2-263 "Farmers Against Hunger Day," Wednesday of third week of September; designated. 1. The Wednesday of the third week of September is designated as "Farmers Against Hunger Day" in order to recognize and promote the efforts of farmers, community organizations, businesses, an…

36:2-264 Annual observance. 2. The Governor may annually issue a proclamation calling upon public officials and citizens of the State to observe "Farmers Against Hunger Day" with appropriate activities and programs, and to coordinate their activities and programs with those annua…

36:2-265 Publicizing. 3. The Department of Agriculture shall take appropriate measures each year to publicize "Farmers Against Hunger Day." L.2015, J.R.12, s.3.