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SJR 145

Commemorates 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001.

2026-2027 Regular Session Introduced by Kristin Corrado and 4 co-sponsors

Commemorates the 25th anniversary of 9/11, honors victims and responders, notes New Jersey losses and health impacts, and urges a statewide reflection and proclamation.

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
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Bill Summary · SJR 145

Overview

  • Bill: SJR 145
  • Session: 222 (New Jersey)
  • Type: Joint Resolution commemorating the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001
  • Introduced: May 28, 2026
  • Sponsors: Kristin Corrado (co-sponsor), Parker Space (co-sponsor), Gordon Johnson (co-sponsor), Joe Lagana (co-sponsor), Raj Mukherji (co-sponsor)

Purpose and Intent

  • The resolution commemorates the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.
  • It honors the innocent victims, acknowledges the bravery and sacrifice of first responders and volunteers, and reaffirms the resilience and unity of the American people.
  • It notes the ongoing health impact on survivors and first responders and recognizes New Jersey’s role and losses in the attacks.

Key Provisions

  • Section 1: States that the New Jersey Legislature commemorates the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001.
  • Section 2: Requests the Governor to issue a proclamation commemorating the anniversary and to urge public officials and residents to reflect upon and honor victims, responders, and American resilience.
  • Section 3: Requires formal transmission of the resolution to federal leaders and New Jersey’s congressional delegation.
  • Section 4: Establishes that the joint resolution takes effect immediately.

Substantive Content Highlights

  • Recites factual context of the 9/11 attacks (airplanes involved, targets, loss of life, and heroic actions by responders and ordinary citizens).
  • Emphasizes the impact on New Jersey, noting approximately 750 New Jerseyans lost their lives on 9/11.
  • Acknowledges long-term health effects, including the World Trade Center Health Program enrollment (over 140,000 nationwide, including more than 16,900 from New Jersey as of the statement’s framing).
  • References the extensive local memorialization efforts in New Jersey (over 150 memorials statewide).

Who/What Is Affected

  • Government: New Jersey Legislature (as the issuing body for this commemoration) and the Governor (through the proclamation requested).
  • Public: Residents of New Jersey and public officials are encouraged to reflect and honor victims, responders, and resilience.
  • Federal interaction: The resolution calls for communication to federal leaders and lawmakers (U.S. President, Vice President, Senate Leaders, House Leaders, and New Jersey’s members of Congress).

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Status: Introduced in the Senate on 2026-05-28; referred to the Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee.
  • No substantive policy changes or funding; this is a ceremonial/recognition measure.
  • Effective Date: Immediate upon enactment (per Section 4).

Potential Impact

  • Symbolic and commemorative value for New Jersey, reinforcing acknowledgment of local losses and health impacts related to 9/11.
  • May influence public discourse and local commemorative activities, remembrance ceremonies, and future memorial practices.
  • Provides a formal Federal-facing element by transmitting the resolution to national leaders, underscoring New Jersey’s engagement with national remembrance.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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