AJR 190

ASSEMBLY JOINT RESOLUTION
No. 190
STATE OF NEW JERSEY
222nd LEGISLATURE
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INTRODUCED JUNE 30, 2026
Sponsored by:
Assemblywoman� CAROL A. MURPHY
District 7 (Burlington)
SYNOPSIS
���� Designates June 6 of each year as D-Day in New
Jersey.
CURRENT VERSION OF TEXT
���� As introduced.
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A Joint
Resolution designating June 6 of each year as
D-Day in New Jersey.
Whereas,
In the early years of the Second World War, Nazi Germany occupied most of
Europe, leaving only the British Isles to the west under Allied control; and
Whereas,
To open a durable front to resist the unlawful and cruel occupation, the Allied
forces had to transport enough troops, supplies, and vehicles across the
English Channel to overwhelm the Nazi forces, which required a successful
military invasion in Normandy on the northern coast of France; and
Whereas,
The Normandy landings began on June 6, 1944, now often referred to as �D-Day�
after the military term �departure day� for the day on which an operation is to
be initiated, constituting the largest amphibious invasion in military history,
involving 5,000 ships, 13,000 aircraft, and 160,000 troops from the United
States, the United Kingdom, Canada, and their allies; and
Whereas,
The invasion started in the early hours of June 6 when thousands of
paratroopers were dropped behind Nazi lines; and
Whereas,
At 6:30 A.M., American infantry divisions commenced the landing operations at the
code-named Utah and Omaha beaches along the Normandy coast, the latter of which
witnessed the bloodiest fighting of all sectors, with soldiers contending with
deep waters, treacherous terrains, mines, and steel obstacles in addition to
heavy fires from German positions; and
Whereas,
After sustaining over 10,300 casualties, of which 2,400 were on Omaha Beach,
the Allied forces secured beachheads that would allow them to transport more
than 850,000 troops, 570,000 tons of supplies, and 150,000 vehicles within a
month to liberate the rest of Occupied Europe from Nazi forces; and
Whereas,
The Normandy landings therefore marked one of the most crucial turning points of
the Second World War, securing the Allied victory over Nazi Germany; and
Whereas,
It is estimated that 324,956 individuals from New Jersey enlisted in the U.S.
Army in the Second World War, of which 10,372 lost their lives or sustained
injuries to defend their State and America from fascist aggression across the
globe; and
Whereas,
Thanks to the sacrifices of many brave New Jerseyans, Allied powers turned the
bloodshed and atrocities of the war into an international order based on
diplomatic cooperation, respect for human rights, and increasing global trade,
thereby drastically curtailing the number of military conflicts in subsequent
years; and
Whereas,
The generations since have enjoyed and still enjoy the many benefits conferred
by this international order, including economic and cultural prosperity that is
unprecedented in human history and freedoms guaranteed and protected by
democratic governments; and
Whereas,
It is altogether fitting and proper for the people of New Jersey to recognize
the importance of D-Day and honor their forebears who helped build a world that
is more peaceful, prosperous, and just; now, therefore,
���� Be It
Resolved by the Senate and General Assembly of
the State of New Jersey:
���� 1.� June 6 of each year is
designated as �D-Day� in the State of New Jersey to commemorate the Normandy
landings and honor the people of New Jersey who contributed to the operation�s
success and the eventual victory in the Second World War.
���� 2. The Governor is
respectfully requested to annually issue a proclamation calling upon the public
officials and citizens of this State to observe �D-Day� with appropriate events
and programs.
���� 3. This joint resolution shall
take effect immediately.
STATEMENT
���� This
joint resolution designates June 6 as D-Day in New Jersey and commemorates all
individuals who served this great State.
���� In
the early years of the Second World War, Nazi Germany occupied most of Europe,
leaving only the British Isles to the west under Allied control. To open a
durable front to resist the unlawful and cruel occupation, the Allied forces had
to transport troops, supplies, and vehicles across the English Channel, which
required a successful military invasion in Normandy on the northern coast of
France.
���� The Normandy landings began on
June 6, 1944, now often referred to as �D-Day� after the military term �departure
day� for the day on which an operation is to be initiated. At 6:30 A.M., American
infantry divisions commenced the landing operations at the code-named Utah and
Omaha beaches along the Normandy coast, the latter of which witnessed the
bloodiest fighting of all sectors.
���� By the end of the day, after
sustaining over 10,300 casualties, the Allied forces secured beachheads that
would enable them to liberate Europe from Nazi occupying forces. The Normandy
landings therefore marked one of the most crucial turning points of the war.
���� It is estimated that 324,956
individuals from New Jersey enlisted in the U.S. Army in the Second World War,
of which 10,372 lost their lives or sustained injuries to defend their State
and America.
���� Thanks
to the sacrifices of many brave New Jerseyans, Allied powers turned the
bloodshed and atrocities of the war into an international order based on
diplomatic cooperation, respect for human rights, and increasing global trade, heralding
a long period of peace and prosperity that many still enjoy to this day.