Bill Text: NJ SJR103 | 2018-2019 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Designates October 29 of each year as "Superstorm Sandy Remembrance Day" in NJ.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2018-10-29 - Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee [SJR103 Detail]
Download: New_Jersey-2018-SJR103-Introduced.html
Sponsored by:
Senator DECLAN J. O'SCANLON, JR.
District 13 (Monmouth)
SYNOPSIS
Designates October 29 of each year as "Superstorm Sandy Remembrance Day" in NJ.
CURRENT VERSION OF TEXT
As introduced.
A Joint Resolution designating October 29 of each year as "Superstorm Sandy Remembrance Day" in New Jersey.
Whereas, Superstorm Sandy swept through the Caribbean and up the East Coast of the United States in late October 2012, making landfall in southern New Jersey on October 29, 2012; and
Whereas, In addition to being one of the most costly natural disasters in United States history, Superstorm Sandy was the most destructive natural disaster ever to hit the State of New Jersey; and
Whereas, According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Superstorm Sandy caused a total of approximately $70 billion of damage in the United States; and
Whereas, Superstorm Sandy was estimated to cause nearly $30 billion in damages to New Jersey alone, left nearly 40 people dead in the State, and was estimated to have forced approximately 50,000 homeowners and renters out of their primary residences; and
Whereas, According to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, devastation in the State from Superstorm Sandy included: 346,000 damaged homes; 1,400 sunken or abandoned vessels; 70 drinking water systems affected by power loss and damages; and 80 wastewater treatment plants affected by power loss and damages; and
Whereas, While Superstorm Sandy impacted all parts of New Jersey, many of the State's Shore communities were especially hard-hit as entire coastlines of beaches experienced significant erosion and millions of residents lost power for extended periods of time; and
Whereas, Thousands of New Jersey residents have experienced long-term effects resulting from Superstorm Sandy, as they have struggled in repairing, reconstructing, or even returning to their homes; and
Whereas, Despite dangerous conditions caused by high winds, rain, and flooding, thousands of Federal Emergency Management Agency personnel, State and local emergency response staff, emergency shelter staff, and volunteers provided critically important services in response to Superstorm Sandy; and
Whereas, "Superstorm Sandy Remembrance Day" is designated in New Jersey to reflect on the widespread damage Superstorm Sandy caused and to recognize and remember those who lost their lives during the Storm, those who have struggled in recovering from the damage the Storm caused, and those who provided crucial emergency response services; now, therefore,
Be It Resolved by the Senate and General Assembly of the State of New Jersey:
1. October 29 of each year is designated as "Superstorm Sandy Remembrance Day" in New Jersey to reflect on the widespread damage Superstorm Sandy caused and to recognize and remember those who lost their lives during the Storm, those who have struggled to recover from the damage the Storm caused, and those who provided crucial emergency response services.
2. The Governor is respectfully requested to annually issue a proclamation recognizing October 29 of each year as "Superstorm Sandy Remembrance Day" in New Jersey, and call upon public officials and the citizens of this State to observe the day with appropriate activities and programs.
3. This joint resolution shall take effect immediately.
STATEMENT
This joint resolution designates October 29 of each year as "Superstorm Sandy Remembrance Day" in New Jersey to reflect on the widespread damage Superstorm Sandy caused and to recognize and remember those who lost their lives during the Storm, those who have struggled to recover from the damage the Storm caused, and those who provided crucial emergency response services.
Superstorm Sandy made landfall in southern New Jersey on October 29, 2012, causing nearly $30 billion in damages to New Jersey, leaving nearly 40 people dead in the State, and forcing an estimated 50,000 homeowners and renters out of their primary residences. Superstorm Sandy cost a total of approximately $70 billion in damage in the United States. The Storm also caused significant damage to various pieces of infrastructure throughout the State.
While Superstorm Sandy impacted all parts of New Jersey, many of the State's Shore communities were especially hard-hit as entire coastlines of beaches experienced significant erosion and millions of residents lost power for extended periods of time. Thousands of New Jersey residents have experienced long-term effects resulting from damage caused by Superstorm Sandy, as they have struggled in repairing, reconstructing, or even returning to their homes.
Despite dangerous conditions resulting from high winds, rain, and flooding, thousands of Federal Emergency Management Agency personnel, State and local emergency response staff, emergency shelter staff, and volunteers provided critically important services in response to Superstorm Sandy.
