Bill Text: NJ AR147 | 2012-2013 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Honors and celebrates life and career of New Jersey resident James Gandolfini.
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-1)
Status: (Passed) 2013-06-24 - Filed with Secretary of State [AR147 Detail]
Download: New_Jersey-2012-AR147-Introduced.html
Sponsored by:
Assemblyman RALPH R. CAPUTO
District 28 (Essex)
Assemblywoman HOLLY SCHEPISI
District 39 (Bergen and Passaic)
Assemblyman CHARLES MAINOR
District 31 (Hudson)
SYNOPSIS
Honors and celebrates life and career of New Jersey resident James Gandolfini.
CURRENT VERSION OF TEXT
As introduced.
An Assembly Resolution honoring and celebrating the life and career of James Gandolfini.
Whereas, On June 19, 2013, James Gandolfini, Jr. died suddenly and unexpectedly at the age of 51 while traveling in Italy; and
Whereas, Born in Westwood, New Jersey in 1961 and raised in Park Ridge, Mr. Gandolfini spent his formative years in Bergen County; and
Whereas, After graduating from Park Ridge High School in 1979, Mr. Gandolfini attended Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey in New Brunswick and graduated with a degree in communications in 1983; and
Whereas, Upon discovering a talent for acting, Mr. Gandolfini worked as an actor for several years before landing the role of Tony Soprano, an emotionally complicated character, in the critically acclaimed HBO series "The Sopranos"; and
Whereas, Mr. Gandolfini's portrayal of Tony Soprano made him a household name and earned him three Emmy awards, three Screen Actors Guild Awards, and three Golden Globe Awards; and
Whereas, Although best-known for his television role on "The Sopranos," Mr. Gandolfini also appeared in movies including "True Romance," "Zero Dark Thirty," and "Not Fade Away," and on Broadway in "A Streetcar Named Desire," and "God of Carnage," for which he was nominated for a Tony Award; and
Whereas, In addition to his onscreen performances, Mr. Gandolfini produced the documentary movies "Alive Day Memories: Home from Iraq" and "Wartorn 1861-2010" about the history of post-traumatic stress in the military; and
Whereas, Mr. Gandolfini continued to support his alma mater throughout his life by appearing in Rutgers commercials, attending football games, and supporting the University's fundraising efforts; and
Whereas, In 2004, Mr. Gandolfini was inducted into the Rutgers University Hall of Distinguished Alumni, in recognition of his acclaimed career and steadfast support of the University; and
Whereas, Throughout his life, Mr. Gandolfini never went far from his New Jersey roots, owning homes in Chester Township in Morris County and more recently in Tewksbury Township in Hunterdon County; and
Whereas, Mr. Gandolfini is survived by his wife, Deborah Lin Gandolfini, daughter, Liliana, and son, Michael; and
Whereas, It is fitting and proper that this House honor the life of James Gandolfini, celebrate his outstanding career, and remember the lifelong connection he had to the State of New Jersey; now, therefore,
Be It Resolved by the General Assembly of the State of New Jersey:
1. This House honors the life of James Gandolfini, celebrates his outstanding career in the entertainment industry, and remembers his lifelong connection to the State of New Jersey.
2. A duly authenticated copy of this resolution, signed by the Speaker of the General Assembly and attested by the Clerk thereof, shall be presented to the wife of James Gandolfini, Deborah Lin Gandolfini.
STATEMENT
This Assembly resolution honors the life of James Gandolfini, celebrates his outstanding career in the entertainment industry, and remembers his lifelong connection to the State of New Jersey. On June 19, 2013, Mr. Gandolfini died suddenly and unexpectedly at the age of 51 while traveling in Italy.
Mr. Gandolfini was born and raised in New Jersey and never went far from his New Jersey roots. He was a graduate of Rutgers University and was inducted into the Rutgers University Hall of Distinguished Alumni, in recognition of his acclaimed career and steadfast support of the University.
Mr. Gandolfini's portrayal of Tony Soprano made him a household name and earned him three Emmy awards, three Screen Actors Guild Awards, and three Golden Globe Awards. Although best-known for his television role on "The Sopranos," Mr. Gandolfini also appeared in movies and on Broadway, and directed documentary movies about the history of post-traumatic stress in the military.
