ASSEMBLY CLEARS CONNERS/CRUZ PEREZ BILL TO HONOR NEW JERSEY MILITARY MOTHERS

Measure Would Designate Last Sunday of September To Recognize Gold Star Mothers

(TRENTON) - The Assembly Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee today released legislation Assemblyman Jack Conners and Assemblywoman Nilsa Cruz-Perez sponsored to designate the last Sunday in September of each year as New Jersey Gold Star Mother's Day.

Glading Honors American Veterans on Memorial Day

Congressional candidate gives thanks for brave
men and women who sacrificed for America’s freedoms

BARRINGTON – Dale Glading, candidate for U.S. Congress in New Jersey’s 1st District, honored American veterans this Memorial Day.

“We owe our veterans an enormous debt of gratitude for their service to this country,” Glading said. “We should never forget those who have given their lives so that we may continue to live freely. It is through their sacrifice that we remain ‘a city upon a hill’; a model of respect for human dignity and civil rights the whole world over.”

Glading commemorated the solemn holiday by attending memorial services in both Barrington and Haddonfield.

 

CONNERS URGES FEDS TO ENACT EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE ACT FOR POST 9-11 VETERANS

(TRENTON) - The Assembly Veterans and Military Affairs Committee today released a measure Assemblyman Jack Conners sponsored urging the federal government to enact bipartisan legislation to provide returning soldiers with enhanced post-service educational benefits.

Marks to Congress: Veterans Are A Priority
VA Funding Must Be Restored

Linda Stender today highlighted the need for a change in the way Washington D.C. treats our veterans, so that we better support those who have sacrificed in service of this nation. From providing educational opportunities to making sure we deliver on healthcare and other promised benefits, she will fight for America’s returning men and women in uniform.

CONNERS COLD WAR VETS BILL PASSES ASSEMBLY

(TRENTON) - The Assembly today passed legislation Assemblymen Jack Conners sponsored to honor the thousands of New Jersey military veterans who served in the U.S. Armed forces during the 46-year Cold War era.

"Thousands of New Jerseyans served this nation admirably during the Cold War, one of the most tense and stressful periods of our nation's history," said Conners (D-Burlington/Camden), a veteran and chairman of the Assembly's Veterans' and Military Affairs panel.  "Although many never saw direct combat, the mean and women who served during the Cold War era played a role in the ultimate defeat of Soviet Communism.  It is time these unsung heroes finally receive the recognition and appreciation they deserve."

DIEGNAN/LAMPITT/BURZICHELLI MEASURE TO CREATE CAPITOL MILITARY TRIBUTE ADVANCES

(TRENTON) - The Assembly Military and Veterans Affairs Committee today released legislation Assembly members Patrick Diegnan, Pamela Lampitt, and John Burzichelli sponsored to create a permanent State House tribute to New Jersey's men and women in uniform.

CONNERS BILL CREATING 'COLD WAR CERTIFICATE'
FOR VETERANS ADVANCES

(TRENTON) - Legislation Assemblyman Jack Conners sponsored to honor the thousands of New Jersey military veterans who served during the 46-year Cold War was released today by the Assembly Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee.

CONNERS BILL TO PROTECT VETERANS' GRAVES
HEADS TO GOVERNOR'S DESK
Measure Would Make Theft of Headstone, Marker or Flag Criminal Offense; Bill Responds to 2005 Vandalism Spree in Burlington County

(TRENTON) - Legislation Assemblyman Jack Conners sponsored to protect the grave sites of fallen soldiers and military veterans by making it a specific offense to steal the headstones, brass markers, flag, or flag holders from veterans grave sites received final legislative approval today in the General Assembly.