SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION No. 101 STATE OF NEW JERSEY 221st LEGISLATURE INTRODUCED APRIL 8, 2024 SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION No. 101 STATE OF NEW JERSEY 221st LEGISLATURE INTRODUCED APRIL 8, 2024 Sponsored by: Senator KRISTIN M. CORRADO District 40 (Bergen, Essex and Passaic) Co-Sponsored by: Senator Tiver SYNOPSIS Designates May of each year as Military Spouse Appreciation Month in New Jersey. CURRENT VERSION OF TEXT As introduced. Sponsored by: Senator KRISTIN M. CORRADO District 40 (Bergen, Essex and Passaic) Co-Sponsored by: Senator Tiver SYNOPSIS Designates May of each year as Military Spouse Appreciation Month in New Jersey. CURRENT VERSION OF TEXT As introduced. A Joint Resolution designating May of each year as Military Spouse Appreciation Month in New Jersey. Whereas, The men and women in the Armed Forces courageously step up to defend our Nation and State, and keep its citizens safe; and Whereas, As these servicemembers make heroic sacrifices for their country, their husbands and wives are often left to deal with the strains of relocation and deployment; and Whereas, Though most military spouses do not wear a uniform themselves, they serve and strengthen our Nation and State every day by providing our brave troops with support, comfort, and love; and Whereas, Military spouses are the rock on which their families, our military community, and our security depend; and Whereas, They are silent heroes who provide the critical contributions of understanding and encouragement to our servicemembers, something that should be acknowledged and celebrated; and Whereas, They deserve recognition for the contributions and sacrifices they make; and Whereas, This State recognizes military spouses for their selfless and extraordinary service, sacrifices, strength, fortitude, and courage; and Whereas, The State of New Jersey designates May of each year as Military Spouse Appreciation Month in New Jersey; now, therefore, Be It Resolved by the Senate and General Assembly of the State of New Jersey: 1. a. The month of May of each year is designated as "Military Spouse Appreciation Month" in New Jersey. b. The Governor is respectfully requested to annually issue a proclamation calling upon public officials and citizens of the State to observe the month with appropriate activities and programs. 2. This joint resolution shall take effect immediately. STATEMENT This joint resolution designates May of each year as Military Spouse Appreciation Month. The men and women in the Armed Forces courageously defend our Nation and State, and keep its citizens safe. As they make heroic sacrifices for their county, their husbands and wives are often left to deal with the strains of relocation and deployment. Though most military spouses do not wear a uniform themselves, they serve and strengthen our Nation and State every day be providing our brave troops with support, comfort, and love. They are the rock on which their families, our military community, and our security depend. They deserve recognition for the contributions and sacrifices they make. This State recognizes the selfless and extraordinary service and sacrifices of military spouses, and designates May of each year as Military Spouse Appreciation Month in New Jersey. A Joint Resolution designating May of each year as Military Spouse Appreciation Month in New Jersey. Whereas, The men and women in the Armed Forces courageously step up to defend our Nation and State, and keep its citizens safe; and Whereas, As these servicemembers make heroic sacrifices for their country, their husbands and wives are often left to deal with the strains of relocation and deployment; and Whereas, Though most military spouses do not wear a uniform themselves, they serve and strengthen our Nation and State every day by providing our brave troops with support, comfort, and love; and Whereas, Military spouses are the rock on which their families, our military community, and our security depend; and Whereas, They are silent heroes who provide the critical contributions of understanding and encouragement to our servicemembers, something that should be acknowledged and celebrated; and Whereas, They deserve recognition for the contributions and sacrifices they make; and Whereas, This State recognizes military spouses for their selfless and extraordinary service, sacrifices, strength, fortitude, and courage; and Whereas, The State of New Jersey designates May of each year as Military Spouse Appreciation Month in New Jersey; now, therefore, Be It Resolved by the Senate and General Assembly of the State of New Jersey: 1. a. The month of May of each year is designated as "Military Spouse Appreciation Month" in New Jersey. b. The Governor is respectfully requested to annually issue a proclamation calling upon public officials and citizens of the State to observe the month with appropriate activities and programs. 2. This joint resolution shall take effect immediately. STATEMENT This joint resolution designates May of each year as Military Spouse Appreciation Month. The men and women in the Armed Forces courageously defend our Nation and State, and keep its citizens safe. As they make heroic sacrifices for their county, their husbands and wives are often left to deal with the strains of relocation and deployment. Though most military spouses do not wear a uniform themselves, they serve and strengthen our Nation and State every day be providing our brave troops with support, comfort, and love. They are the rock on which their families, our military community, and our security depend. They deserve recognition for the contributions and sacrifices they make. This State recognizes the selfless and extraordinary service and sacrifices of military spouses, and designates May of each year as Military Spouse Appreciation Month in New Jersey.