New Jersey-2020-SJR83-Introduced

A Senate Joint Resolution designating December 12 of each year as "Frank Sinatra Day" in New Jersey.

Whereas, Francis Albert Sinatra was born on December 12, 1915 in Hoboken, New Jersey; and

Whereas, He had a distinguished career as a singer, actor, entertainer, and humanitarian; and

Whereas, He will always be remembered for his song styling and the depth and emotion he brought to the lyrics; and

Whereas, He signed his first recording contract with RCA Studios located in Camden, New Jersey; and

Whereas, His musical awards and honors include selling over 250 million records worldwide, achieving more than 34 gold albums, and winning 11 Grammy Awards; and

Whereas, He was inducted into the Big Band and Jazz Hall of Fame, was named Entertainer of the Century, and was later inducted into the New Jersey Hall of Fame; and

Whereas, Frank Sinatra was not only a great singer, but also a great actor, appearing in such movie classics as "From Here To Eternity" and "The Manchurian Candidate"; and

Whereas, His film honors include winning Academy Awards, Golden Globe Awards, the Cecil B. DeMille Award, and a Screen Actors Guild Award; and

Whereas, In addition to being an entertainer, Frank Sinatra was also a humanitarian, outspoken against racism, and concerned about poor people; and

Whereas, He worked publicly and privately to help the struggle for equal rights, including playing a significant role in the desegregation of Nevada hotels and casinos; and

Whereas, His many awards and recognitions include the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the NAACP Lifetime Achievement Award, and the Congressional Gold Medal; and

Whereas, Frank Sinatra has three stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, one for motion pictures, one for recordings, and one for television; and

Whereas, He has a park named in his honor, Frank Sinatra Park, on Sinatra Drive, in Hoboken, New Jersey; and

Whereas, Hoboken's "Old Blue Eyes" entertained generations of people worldwide with his extraordinary music and artistry, and became one of the most popular and important entertainers of the 20th century; and

Whereas, Given Frank Sinatra's significance, it is appropriate for the State of New Jersey to honor this great American entertainer and humanitarian, and designate December 12 of each year as "Frank Sinatra Day" in New Jersey; now, therefore,

Be It Resolved by the Senate and General Assembly of the State of New Jersey:

1. a. December 12 of each year is designated as "Frank Sinatra Day" in New Jersey to recognize and commemorate the many contributions Frank Sinatra made to music and movies, and as a humanitarian.

b. The Governor is requested to annually issue a proclamation and call upon public officials and the citizens of the State to observe the day with appropriate activities and programs.

2. This joint resolution shall take effect immediately.

STATEMENT

This joint resolution designates December 12 of each year as "Frank Sinatra Day" in New Jersey. Francis Albert Sinatra was born on December 12, 1915 in Hoboken, New Jersey. He had a distinguished career as a singer, actor, entertainer, and humanitarian. He became one of the most popular and important entertainers of the 20th century

He will always be remembered for his song styling and the depth and emotion he brought to the lyrics. He signed his first recording contract with RCA Studios, located in Camden, New Jersey. His musical awards and honors include selling over 250 million records worldwide, achieving more than 34 gold albums, and winning 11 Grammy Awards.

Frank Sinatra was also a great actor, appearing in such movie classics as "From Here To Eternity" and "The Manchurian Candidate." His film honors include winning Academy Awards, Golden Globe Awards, the Cecil B. DeMille Award, and a Screen Actors Guild Award.

Frank Sinatra was also a humanitarian, outspoken against racism, and concerned about poor people. He worked publicly and privately to help the struggle for equal rights, including playing a significant role in the desegregation of Nevada hotels and casinos. His many awards and recognitions include the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the NAACP Lifetime Achievement Award, and the Congressional Gold Medal.

He has three stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, one for motion pictures, one for recordings, and one for television, and a park named in his honor in Hoboken, New Jersey.

Given Frank Sinatra's significance, it is appropriate for the State of New Jersey to honor this great American entertainer and humanitarian, and designate December 12 of each year as "Frank Sinatra Day" in New Jersey.