Title 36, Title 36: LEGAL HOLIDAYS

36:2-27. Woman Police Officer of the Year Award 1. a. Each year on August 26, Women's Equality Day, an award for Woman Police Officer of the Year shall be presented by the Governor to an individual in recognition of her devotion to duty and heroism. This award shall be known as t…

36:2-270 Annual observance. 2. The Legislature requests the Governor to annually issue a Proclamation calling upon public officials and the citizens of this State to observe "Hannah G. Solomon Day" with appropriate activities and programs. L.2015, J.R.14, s.2.

36:2-271 "Consumer Protection Week," first week of March; designated. 1. a. The first week of March of each year is designated as "Consumer Protection Week" in New Jersey, in conjunction with "National Consumer Protection Week," in order to educate citizens and increase public aw…

36:2-272 "Adult Vaccine Preventable Disease Awareness and Improvement Month," August; designated. 1. August of each year is designated as "Adult Vaccine Preventable Disease Awareness and Improvement Month" in New Jersey to increase public awareness of the importance of adults rec…

36:2-273 Promotion to raise public awareness. 2. The Department of Health shall take appropriate action to promote Adult Vaccine Preventable Disease Awareness and Improvement Month, including urging health care practitioners to discuss vaccines for preventable diseases with adult…

36:2-274 "Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month," November; designated. 1. November of each year is designated as "Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month" in the State of New Jersey to help preserve the health of the residents of the State by fostering awareness and understanding of this …

36:2-275 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.2016, J.R.6, s.2.

36:2-276 "New Jersey Careers in Utilities Week," third week in October; designated. 1. The third week in October of each year is designated as "New Jersey Careers in Utilities Week" in New Jersey to recognize the State's investor-owned public utility workforce and the various emp…

36:2-277 Annual observance. 2. The Governor is respectfully requested to issue an annual proclamation calling upon public officials and citizens of this State to observe "New Jersey Careers in Utilities Week" with appropriate activities and programs. L.2016, J.R.7, s.2.

36:2-278 "Shuck, Sip, and Slurp Weekend," third weekend in October; designated. 1. The third weekend in October of each year is designated as the "Shuck, Sip, and Slurp Weekend" for the promotion of New Jersey oysters, wine, and beer. L.2016, J.R.8, s.1.

36:2-279 Annual observance. 2. The Governor may annually issue a proclamation calling upon public officials and citizens of the State to observe the "Shuck, Sip, and Slurp Weekend" with appropriate activities and programs. L.2016, J.R.8, s.2.

36:2-28. "Garden Week" designated 1. The first full week of June each year shall be designated as "Garden Week" in New Jersey for the purpose of recognizing and promoting the benefits of gardening. L.1992,J.R.3,s.1.

36:2-280 Publicizing. 3. The Department of Agriculture shall take appropriate measures each year to publicize the "Shuck, Sip, and Slurp Weekend." L.2016, J.R.8, s.3.

36:2-283 "Night of Conversation," November 19th; designated. 1. November 19th of each year, or the Thursday one week before Thanksgiving if the 19th falls on a Friday, Saturday, or Sunday, is designated as the "Night of Conversation" in which families are encouraged to talk about…

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.