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AJR 214

Designates July 30 of each year as "Clarence 'Coach C' Collins Day."

2024-2025 Regular Session Introduced by Linda Carter and 1 co-sponsor

Designates July 30 as Clarence Coach C Collins Day in Jersey City to honor his youth mentorship and community leadership, and asks the Governor to issue an annual proclamation.

Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Education Committee
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Bill Summary · AJR 214

AJR 214 — Summary

AJR 214 is a joint resolution introduced in the New Jersey Assembly to designate a commemorative day in honor of Clarence “Coach C” Collins.

Purpose

  • Designate July 30 of each year as “Clarence ‘Coach C’ Collins Day” in recognition of Collins’s mentoring, community leadership, and contributions to the youth of Jersey City.

Key Provisions

  1. Designation
    • July 30 each year shall be known as “Clarence ‘Coach C’ Collins Day.”
  2. Governor’s Proclamation
    • The Governor is respectfully requested to issue an annual proclamation recognizing the day.
  3. Effective Date
    • The joint resolution takes effect immediately.

Background and Rationale

  • Clarence “Coach C” Collins was a prominent figure in Jersey City, serving for 13 years as the At-Risk Youth Mentor at University Academy Charter High School (within New Jersey City University in Jersey City).
  • He developed workshops on academic excellence, employment, positive attitudes, and life skills; acted as a liaison bringing community members and resources into the school.
  • He also worked with the Department of Recreation to expand internship opportunities and played a key role in community activism, including establishing the Woodlawn Avenue Block Association and organizing an annual Father’s Day dinner.
  • Collins was honored by the Jersey City City Council on August 14, 2024, recognizing his contributions to youth and the community.

Affected Parties and Potential Impact

  • Primary: Youth and residents of Jersey City; students, families, and educators connected to University Academy Charter High School.
  • State level: Governor’s Office (proclamation), state commemorative observances.
  • No specific fiscal appropriations are described in the text; the designation is ceremonial and does not create mandatory funding.

Procedural/Timeline Points

  • Introduced: February 10, 2025.
  • Status: Introduced in the Assembly and referred to the Assembly Education Committee.
  • Related Legislation: Companion bill SJR 143 (Senate version).

Notes

  • This is a ceremonial designation meant to honor a local community leader and mentor who had a lasting impact on Jersey City’s youth and community engagement.

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

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