Title 36, Title 36: LEGAL HOLIDAYS

36:2-134 Findings, declarations relative to ovarian cancer. 1. The Legislature finds and declares that: a. Among women in the United States, ovarian cancer is the fifth leading cause of cancer death and the eighth most common type of cancer; ovarian cancer causes more deaths than…

36:2-135 "Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month," September; designated. 2. The month of September is permanently designated as "Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month" in New Jersey to promote awareness among the general public and the health care community of the symptoms of ovarian cancer, t…

36:2-136 Annual observance of "Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month." 3. The Governor shall annually issue a proclamation and call upon public officials, private organizations, the health care community, and all citizens of the State of New Jersey to observe "Ovarian Cancer Awareness M…

36:2-137 "Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Awareness Week," last week of May; designated. 1. The last week of May of each year is designated as "Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Awareness Week" in the State of New Jersey in order to develop an awareness and understanding of hypertrophic ca…

36:2-138 Annual observance. 2. The Governor is respectfully requested to annually issue a proclamation calling upon public officials and citizens of this State to observe "Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Awareness Week" with appropriate activities and programs. L.2009, J.R.8, s.2.

36:2-139 "Firefighter Recognition Day," October 2; designated. 1. October 2 of each year shall be designated "Firefighter Recognition Day," to salute the contributions of firefighters to the security and well-being of this State. L.2009, J.R.9, s.1.

36:2-14. Dissemination of information All government agencies and appropriate private agencies and associations in this State are urged to recognize "Missing Persons' Month" by working cooperatively to make available to the public more in-depth information regarding the true stat…

36:2-140 Annual celebration. 2. The Governor shall annually issue a proclamation establishing October 2 of each year as "Firefighter Recognition Day" and, with the Legislature, call upon all citizens of the State to celebrate this day with appropriate activities and programs. L.2…

36:2-141 Italian-American Heritage Month, October; designated. 1. The month of October of every year is designated as Italian-American Heritage Month. L.2009, J.R.10, s.1.

36:2-142 Observance encouraged. 2. The Governor and Legislature of the State of New Jersey encourage American history classes throughout the State to discuss and examine the contributions which Italian-Americans have made to the history of this country during Italian-American Her…

36:2-143 "Aviation Maintenance Technician Day:, May 24; designated. 1. May 24 of each year is designated as "Aviation Maintenance Technician Day" in the State of New Jersey. L.2009, J.R.11, s.1.

36:2-144 Observance. 2. The Governor is hereby requested to issue a proclamation calling upon public officials and the citizens of this State to observe the day with appropriate activities and programs. L.2009, J.R.11, s.2.

36:2-145 "Postpartum Depression Awareness Day," October 20; designated. 1. October 20 of each year is designated as "Postpartum Depression Awareness Day" in the State of New Jersey. L.2009, J.R.12, s.1.

36:2-146 Observance. 2. The Governor is hereby requested to issue a proclamation calling upon public officials and the citizens of this State to observe this day with appropriate activities and programs. L.2009, J.R.12, s.2.

36:2-147 "Technology Innovation Week," first week in March; designated. 1. The first week in March of each year is designated as "Technology Innovation Week" in the State of New Jersey to celebrate innovation and encourage scientific and technological education throughout the Sta…

36:2-148 Observance. 2. The Governor is requested to annually issue a proclamation calling upon public officials and the citizens of this State to observe the week with appropriate activities and programs. L.2009, J.R.13, s.2.

36:2-149 Gold Star Mother's Day, last Sunday in September; designated. 1. The last Sunday in September of each year is designated as Gold Star Mother's Day in the State of New Jersey in recognition of Gold Star Mothers who have suffered the supreme sacrifice of motherhood by losi…

36:2-15 Grandparents' Day 1. The Sunday after Labor Day of each year shall be proclaimed as "Grandparents' Day" in New Jersey. 1989, JR 5; amended 1998, c.75, s.1.

36:2-150 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 day each year with appropriate ceremonies and activities. L.2009, J.R.14, s.2.

36:2-151 "Denim Day," April 28; designated. 1. April 28 of each year shall be designated "Denim Day," to promote rape awareness throughout this State. L.2009, J.R.15, s.1.

36:2-152 Annual observance. 2. The Governor is respectfully requested to annually issue a proclamation recognizing April 28 as "Denim 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…

36:2-153 "Childhood Obesity Prevention Month," March; designated. 1. March of each year is designated as "Childhood Obesity Prevention Month" in New Jersey to promote preventative health and fitness strategies for overweight and obese children and adolescents, including awareness…

36:2-154 Annual observance. 2. The Governor is respectfully requested to annually issue a proclamation recognizing March as "Childhood Obesity Prevention Month" in New Jersey calling upon public officials and citizens of this State to observe the month with appropriate activities…

36:2-155 "Mesothelioma Awareness Day," September 26; designated. 1. September 26 of each year is designated as "Mesothelioma Awareness Day" in New Jersey, in order to promote increased public awareness about Mesothelioma, its causes and symptoms, and the need for effective treatm…

36:2-156 Annual observance 2. The Governor is requested to annually issue a proclamation calling upon public officials and citizens of this State to observe "Mesothelioma Awareness Day" with appropriate activities and programs. L.2010, J.R.1, s.2.

36:2-157 "Pain Awareness Month," September; designated. 1. September of each year is designated as "Pain Awareness Month" in New Jersey. L.2010, J.R.2, s.1.

36:2-158 Annual observance. 2. The Governor is requested to annually issue a proclamation calling upon public officials, health care providers and the citizens of this State to observe "Pain Awareness Month." The Governor is also urged to encourage these individuals to learn more…

36:2-159 "Immunization Awareness Month," August; designated. 1. The month of August of each year is designated as "Immunization Awareness Month" in New Jersey in order to promote public awareness about the safety and effectiveness of immunizations and their importance for prevent…

36:2-16. New Jersey Shore Celebration Day; established It is declared that the second Saturday preceding the last Monday in May, known as Memorial Day, shall be New Jersey Shore Celebration Day, to be annually observed with appropriate festivities by the people. L.1990,JR 2,s.1.

36:2-160 Annual observance. 2. The Governor shall annually issue a proclamation calling upon public officials and the citizens of the State to observe the month with appropriate activities and programs. L.2010, J.R.3, s.2.

36:2-161 "Fall Prevention Week"; designated. 1. The third full week of September in each year is designated as "Fall Prevention Awareness Week." L.2010, J.R.4, s.1.

36:2-162 Annual observance. 2. The Governor is requested to annually issue a proclamation calling upon public officials, health care professionals, and the citizens of this State to observe the week with appropriate activities and programs designed to raise public awareness of th…

36:2-163 "Crime Victims' Rights Week"; last full week in April; designated. 1. The Legislature hereby designates the last full week in April of each year as "Crime Victims' Rights Week" in New Jersey. In so doing, the Legislature will be drawing attention to victims' rights and e…

36:2-164 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 week with appropriate activities and programs. L.2010, J.R.5, s.2.

36:2-165 "Teen Cancer Awareness Week," third week in January; designated. 1. The third week in January of each year is designated as "Teen Cancer Awareness Week" in the State of New Jersey in order to promote awareness about teen cancers and the unique medical and social needs of…

36:2-166 Annual observance. 2. The Governor shall annually issue a proclamation calling upon public officials and the citizens of New Jersey to observe the week with appropriate activities and programs, which promote awareness about teens with cancer. L.2010, J.R.6, s.2.

36:2-167 "Asperger's Syndrome Awareness Week"; designated. 1. The second full week in April of each year is designated as "Asperger's Syndrome Awareness Week" in the State of New Jersey to foster an awareness and understanding of Asperger's Syndrome. L.2011, J.R.1, s.1.

36:2-168 Annual observance. 2. The Governor is requested to annually issue a proclamation calling upon public officials and citizens of this State to observe "Asperger's Syndrome Awareness Week" with appropriate activities and programs. L.2011, J.R.1, s.2.

36:2-169 "Aphasia Awareness Month," June; designated. 1. The month of June in each year is designated as "Aphasia Awareness Month" in New Jersey in order to raise public awareness of this often-misunderstood communication disorder, and to honor the work of the Adler Aphasia Cente…

36:2-17. Observance of New Jersey Shore Celebration Day; cooperation, coordination; encouraged The State government, the government of every county bordering on the New Jersey shore, and the government of every municipality located within a county bordering on the New Jersey shor…

36:2-170 Annual observance. 2. The Governor shall annually issue a proclamation calling upon public officials and the citizens of this State to observe the month with appropriate activities and programs designed to raise public awareness of this disorder. L.2011, J.R.2, s.2.

36:2-171 "Children's Dental Health Month," February; designated. 1. The month of February in each year is designated as "Children's Dental Health Month" in the State of New Jersey to increase public awareness of the importance of good oral health among all of New Jersey's childre…

36:2-172 Annual observance. 2. The Departments of State, Health and Senior Services and Human Services, and all other public and private entities entrusted with the health of the citizens of this State are urged to observe the month with appropriate activities and programs. L.201…

36:2-173 "K9 Veterans Day," March 13; designated. 1. March 13 of each year is designated as "K9 Veterans Day" in the State of New Jersey. The Governor is requested to annually issue a proclamation calling upon public officials and the citizens of this State to observe the day wit…

36:2-174 Women's History Month, March; designated. 1. The month of March of each year is designated as Women's History Month in the State of New Jersey in recognition of the many accomplishments of American women and their contributions to the history of this nation and State. L.…

36:2-175 Annual observance. 2. The Governor is requested to annually issue a proclamation calling upon public officials and citizens of this State to observe Women's History Month with appropriate activities and programs. L.2011, J.R.4, s.2.