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ACR 152

Recognizes centennial of Township of Wyckoff.

2026-2027 Regular Session Introduced by Al Barlas and 2 co-sponsors

New Jersey recognizes the centennial of Wyckoff, Bergen County, celebratING 100 years of its history and community development in a ceremonial resolution.

Substituted by SCR137
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Bill Summary · ACR 152

Overview

  • bill: ACR 152 (Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 152)
  • Session: 222 (New Jersey)
  • Jurisdiction: New Jersey
  • Introduced: June 11, 2026
  • Sponsors: Assemblyman Christopher P. DePhillips (District 40) and Assemblyman Al Barlas (District 40)
  • Purpose: Recognize and commemorate the centennial (100th anniversary) of the Township of Wyckoff in Bergen County, New Jersey

Purpose and Intent

  • To formally acknowledge the centennial year of Wyckoff, which is celebrated in 2026.
  • To honor the history of Wyckoff, including its origins with the Lenape people, early settlement, and subsequent municipal evolution.
  • To express state recognition and appreciation for Wyckoff’s development as a residential and commercial community over the past century.

Key Provisions

  • Section 1: States that the New Jersey Legislature recognizes the centennial of the Township of Wyckoff in 2026.
  • Section 2: Requires that copies of the resolution, once filed with the Secretary of State, be transmitted to Wyckoff’s Mayor and the municipal clerk.
  • The resolution functions as a ceremonial acknowledgment rather than creating new laws, penalties, or funding.

Background Details Included

  • Historical context provided in the bill’s text:
    • Wyckoff is located in northwest Bergen County.
    • The area was originally inhabited by the Lenape, with references to Sicomac as a notable site and burial grounds.
    • Early European settlement dated to 1720 (John and William Van Voor Haze).
    • In 1771, the larger area that would become Wyckoff was part of Franklin Township, which also encompassed Ho-Ho-Kus, Ridgewood, Midland Park, Oakland, and Franklin Lakes.
    • By 1922, Franklin Township included only the Wyckoff area.
    • In 1926, the name change from Franklin Township to Wyckoff was approved by referendum.
    • Wyckoff is described as a thriving modern suburb with shopping centers and manicured landscapes.

Affected Parties

  • Primary: Township of Wyckoff (governing body, residents, businesses within Wyckoff)
  • Secondary: State of New Jersey (recognition by the Legislature) and Wyckoff’s local government (Mayor and municipal clerk receive copies of the resolution)

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Legislative action type: Concurrent resolution (non-binding, ceremonial)
  • Effective date: Not specified in the introduced text; ceremonial recognition takes effect upon adoption by both Legislative chambers and the Governor’s signature (if required for formal enactment), or upon passage if simply ceremonial.
  • Next steps in process: Referred to the Assembly State and Local Government Committee for consideration (as of introduction); if approved, would typically move to the Senate for concurrent consideration and final passage.

Impact and Implications

  • The resolution provides formal, ceremonial recognition of Wyckoff’s centennial.
  • It serves to highlight local history, foster civic pride, and publicly acknowledge Wyckoff’s 100-year milestone.
  • No appropriations, regulatory changes, or policy mandates are included in the resolution.

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

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