SENATE RESOLUTION No. 25
STATE OF NEW JERSEY
214th LEGISLATURE
INTRODUCED FEBRUARY 4, 2010
Sponsored by:
Senator CHRISTOPHER J. CONNORS
District 9 (Atlantic, Burlington and Ocean)
Senator JAMES BEACH
District 6 (Camden)
Co-Sponsored by:
Senators Van Drew and Norcross
SYNOPSIS
Memorializes Congress to pass H.R.2594, providing plot allowances for spouses and children of certain veterans who are buried in state cemeteries.
CURRENT VERSION OF TEXT
As reported by the Senate Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee on October 14, 2010, with amendments.
A Senate Resolution memorializing the Congress to pass H.R.2594, providing plot allowances for spouses and children of certain veterans who are buried in state cemeteries.
Whereas, Currently, certain spouses and children of certain veterans may be buried in a cemetery that is owned by a State or by an agency or political subdivision of a State, but no plot allowance is provided for their interment; and
Whereas, H.R.2594 directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide a plot allowance for spouses and certain children of certain veterans buried in State cemeteries; and
Whereas, In the case of certain individuals buried in a cemetery that is owned by a State or by an agency or political subdivision of a State, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs will pay to such State, agency or political subdivision the sum of $300 as a plot or interment allowance for such individual; and
Whereas, Such individuals include surviving spouses, surviving spouses subsequently remarried, and certain minor children as described by sections 2303 and 2402 of Title 38, United States Code; and
Whereas, H.R.2594 will apply to an individual who dies on or after the date of enactment of the legislation; now, therefore,
Be It Resolved by the Senate of the State of New Jersey:
1. The Senate of New Jersey memorializes the Congress to pass 1[S.2594] H.R.2594,1 which provides plot allowances for spouses and children of certain veterans who are buried in State cemeteries.
2. Duly authenticated copies of this resolution, signed by the President of the Senate and attested by the Secretary thereof, shall be transmitted to the Governor of this State, the President of the United States and to each member of New Jersey's Congressional delegation.