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New Jersey Administrative Code › Title - EXECUTIVE ORDERS › Title 55 - CHRIS CHRISTIE › Section - Executive Order No. 62 (2019)

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
Governor Philip D. Murphy
Executive Order No. 62 (2019)
A Tribute to the Life and Passing of Former Newark Mayor Ken Gibson
Issued: March 31, 2019.
Effective: April 1, 2019.
WHEREAS, Mayor Ken Gibson was born Kenneth Allen Gibson on May 15, 1932, in Enterprise, Alabama; and
WHEREAS, Mayor Gibson's family moved to the Central Ward of Newark, New Jersey, when he was eight years old, and Mayor Gibson went on to graduate from Central High School; and
WHEREAS, Mayor Gibson studied civil engineering at the Newark College of Engineering, which is now the New Jersey Institute of Technology, and subsequently worked in engineering at the New Jersey Highway Department; and
WHEREAS, Mayor Gibson served in the United States Army as a civil engineer; and
WHEREAS, Mayor Gibson served in an engineering position at the Newark Housing Authority from 1960 to 1966 and as Chief Structural Engineer for the City of Newark from 1966 to 1970; and
WHEREAS, Mayor Gibson was elected as Mayor of Newark in 1970, becoming the first African-American mayor in Newark's history and the first African-American mayor of any major city in the northeastern United States; and
WHEREAS, Mayor Gibson was re-elected three times as Mayor of Newark and served in office from 1970 to 1986; and
WHEREAS, Mayor Gibson became the first African-American president of the U.S. Conference of Mayors in 1976; and
WHEREAS, Mayor Gibson was credited with stabilizing Newark's finances during difficult economic times and improving Newark's health services, leading to reductions in rates of tuberculosis and infant and maternal mortality; and
WHEREAS, the revitalization that Newark is currently experiencing has its roots in Mayor Gibson's tenure; and
WHEREAS, Mayor Gibson passed away on March 29, 2019, at the age of 86; and
WHEREAS, Mayor Gibson was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, whose presence will be missed by his family, his friends, his colleagues, and by the people of Newark whom he served well; and
WHEREAS, it is with immense sadness that we mourn Mayor Gibson's passing, and extend our deepest sympathy to his family, friends, and colleagues; and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate to honor the exemplary character, outstanding achievements, and cherished memory of Mayor Gibson, and to mark his passing;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, PHILIP D. MURPHY, Governor of the State of New Jersey, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and by the Statutes of this State, do hereby ORDER and DIRECT:
1. The flag of the United States of America and the flag of New Jersey shall be flown at half-staff at all State departments, offices, agencies, and instrumentalities during appropriate hours on Monday, April 1, 2019, in recognition and mourning of a committed public servant, Mayor Kenneth Allen Gibson.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title - EXECUTIVE ORDERS › Title 55 - CHRIS CHRISTIE › Section - Executive Order No. 64 (2019)

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
Governor Philip D. Murphy
Executive Order No. 64 (2019)
A Tribute to the Life and Passing of Dr. Derrick E. Nelson
Issued: April 12, 2019.
Effective: April 12, 2019.
WHEREAS, Dr. Derrick E. Nelson was a selfless servicemember and educator, who served for over two decades in the United States Army Reserve and shaped the lives of countless students in New Jersey's schools; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Nelson was born on January 29, 1975; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Nelson earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Delaware State University, a Master of Education in Administration and Supervision from St. Peter's College, and a Doctorate in Education Administration from Seton Hall University; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Nelson began his career in education in 2002 as a teacher in the Plainfield School District, later served as assistant principal in two public schools in Orange, New Jersey, and was most recently the principal of Westfield High School in Union County; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Nelson was a role model for students, staff, and colleagues, and was respected and admired by those he worked with; and
WHEREAS, in addition to his service in education, Dr. Nelson served in the United States Army Reserve for more than twenty years; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Nelson was a man of immense character and kindness, a pillar of his community, and beloved by all who knew him; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Nelson died unexpectedly at the age of 44 after suffering complications following a bone marrow donation procedure to a young boy in France; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Nelson's presence and selflessness will be sorely missed by his family, his many friends, his colleagues, and by the people of New Jersey whom he served so well; and
WHEREAS, it is with great sorrow that we mourn the passing of Dr. Nelson, and extend our deepest sympathy to his fiancee, Sheronda Braker, and their daughter, family, friends, and colleagues; and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate to honor the exemplary character, leadership, and cherished memory of Dr. Nelson, and to mark his passing;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, PHILIP D. MURPHY, Governor of the State of New Jersey, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and by the Statutes of this State, do hereby ORDER and DIRECT:
1. The flag of the United States of America and the flag of New Jersey shall be flown at half-staff at all State departments, offices, agencies, and instrumentalities during appropriate hours on Monday, April 15, 2019, in recognition and mourning of a visionary educator and distinguished servicemember, Dr. Derrick E. Nelson.
2. This Order shall take effect immediately.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title - EXECUTIVE ORDERS › Title 55 - CHRIS CHRISTIE › Section - Executive Order No. 65 (2019)

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
Governor Philip D. Murphy
Executive Order No. 65 (2019)
A Tribute to the Life and Passing of United States Army Specialist (SPC) Nicholas P. DiMona III
Issued: April 15, 2019.
Effective: April 15, 2019.
WHEREAS, United States Army Specialist (SPC) Nicholas P. DiMona III was a longtime resident of Medford Lakes; and
WHEREAS, SPC DiMona was a graduate of Shawnee High School, located in Medford Township; and
WHEREAS, SPC DiMona bravely maintained a lifelong interest in joining the military despite his father's tragic death during a military training exercise; and
WHEREAS, SPC DiMona was an active member of his community, including as a camp counselor and longtime volunteer at the YMCA of the Pines in Medford Township; and
WHEREAS, SPC DiMona joined the United States Army in July 2017, completed training at Fort Benning, Georgia, and was most recently stationed at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, which is in Anchorage, Alaska; and
WHEREAS, SPC DiMona was assigned to the 4th Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division; and
WHEREAS, in his time serving our country, SPC DiMona earned the Army Achievement Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Army Service Ribbon, and the parachutist badge; and
WHEREAS, SPC DiMona tragically lost his life during a military training exercise on March 30, 2019, in Alaska; and
WHEREAS, SPC DiMona was a beloved son and brother, whose presence will be missed by his family, his friends, his fellow servicemembers, and by the people of New Jersey whom are grateful for his service; and
WHEREAS, it is with immense sadness that we mourn SPC DiMona's sudden passing, and extend our deepest sympathy to his family, friends, and colleagues; and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate to honor the exemplary character, outstanding achievements, and cherished memory of SPC DiMona, and to mark his passing;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, PHILIP D. MURPHY, Governor of the State of New Jersey, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and by the Statutes of this State, do hereby ORDER and DIRECT:
1. The flag of the United States of America and the flag of New Jersey shall be flown at half-staff at all State departments, offices, agencies, and instrumentalities during appropriate hours on Tuesday, April 16, 2019, in recognition and mourning of a committed public servant, Army Specialist Nicholas P. DiMona III.
2. This Order shall take effect immediately.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title - EXECUTIVE ORDERS › Title 55 - CHRIS CHRISTIE › Section - Executive Order No. 67 (2019)

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
Governor Philip D. Murphy
Executive Order No. 67 (2019)
A Tribute to the Life and Passing of U.S. Army Private First Class (PFC) Anthony P. Steitz
Issued: May 1, 2019.
Effective: May 1, 2019.
WHEREAS, United States Army Private First Class (PFC) Anthony P. Steitz was a longtime resident of Union Township; and
WHEREAS, PFC Steitz was in his junior year at Union High School; and
WHEREAS, PFC Steitz joined the New Jersey National Guard in January 2019 and was preparing to report for basic training this summer at Fort Leonard Wood in Missouri; and
WHEREAS, PFC Steitz was active in Union High School's Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) , which is recognized nationally; and
WHEREAS, on the night of PFC Steitz's tragic passing, he attended the Union High School JROTC's annual military ball, where he earned the highest achievement, the Superior Cadet Award; and
WHEREAS, PFC Steitz was the beloved son of Nicole Bollaro and Gary Steitz, and his presence will be missed by his family, his friends, his fellow servicemembers, and by the people of New Jersey whom are grateful for his service; and
WHEREAS, it is with immense sadness that we mourn PFC Steitz's sudden passing, and extend our deepest sympathy to his family, friends, and colleagues; and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate to honor the exemplary character, outstanding achievements, and cherished memory of PFC Steitz, and to mark his passing;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, PHILIP D. MURPHY, Governor of the State of New Jersey, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and by the Statutes of this State, do hereby ORDER and DIRECT:
1. The flag of the United States of America and the flag of New Jersey shall be flown at half-staff at all State departments, offices, agencies, and instrumentalities during appropriate hours on Friday, May 3, 2019, in recognition and mourning of a committed public servant, Private First Class Anthony P. Steitz.
2. This Order shall take effect immediately.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title - EXECUTIVE ORDERS › Title 55 - CHRIS CHRISTIE › Section - Executive Order No. 68 (2019)

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
Governor Philip D. Murphy
Executive Order No. 68 (2019)
An Order Rescinding Executive Order No. 157 (2014) and Amending Executive Order 144 (2009)
Issued: May 29, 2019.
Effective: May 29, 2019.
WHEREAS, Executive Order No. 144 (2009) created the New Jersey Hellenic-American Heritage Commission ("Commission") to recognize, study, and promote Hellenic heritage, culture, and history; and
WHEREAS, Americans of Hellenic ancestry contribute to the cultural, social, and economic strength of our State and our nation; and
WHEREAS, the dissemination of knowledge of the heritage, culture, and history of Hellenes and Americans of Hellenic ancestry continues to be important to the State of New Jersey and its residents; and
WHEREAS, Executive Order No. 144 (2009) expired on June 11, 2014; and
WHEREAS, Executive Order No. 157 (2014) extended the expiration date of Executive Order No. 144 (2009) to June 11, 2019; and
WHEREAS, in furtherance of my Administration's commitment to promoting New Jersey's rich and diverse cultural heritage, it is therefore appropriate for the Commission to continue its work without expiration;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, PHILIP D. MURPHY, Governor of the State of New Jersey, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and by the Statutes of this State, do hereby ORDER and DIRECT:
1. Executive Order No. 157 (2014) is hereby rescinded.
2. Paragraph 13 of Executive Order No. 144 (2009) is amended to remove the words "and shall expire in five (5) years from the date of this order".
3. This Order shall take effect immediately.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title - EXECUTIVE ORDERS › Title 55 - CHRIS CHRISTIE › Section - Executive Order No. 69 (2019)

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
Governor Philip D. Murphy
Executive Order No. 69 (2019)
Tribute to the Life and Passing of U.S. Military Academy Cadet Christopher J. Morgan
Issued: June 11, 2019.
Effective: June 11, 2019.
WHEREAS, United States Military Academy Cadet Christopher J. Morgan was a longtime resident of West Orange; and
WHEREAS, Cadet Morgan was a Cadet Second Lieutenant in West Orange High School's Junior Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps program; and
WHEREAS, Cadet Morgan joined the United States Military Academy Preparatory School in 2015 and received his appointment to West Point in June 2016; and
WHEREAS, Cadet Morgan was in his final year at the United States Military Academy; and
WHEREAS, Cadet Morgan was a Law and Legal Studies major, and a recruited athlete who was a member of the Army wrestling team; and
WHEREAS, on the morning of Cadet Morgan's tragic passing, he was on his way to summer training; and
WHEREAS, Cadet Morgan was a beloved son, whose presence will be missed by his family, his friends, his fellow servicemembers, and by the people of New Jersey whom are grateful for his service; and
WHEREAS, it is with immense sadness that we mourn Cadet Morgan's sudden passing, and extend our deepest sympathy to his family, friends, and colleagues; and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate to honor the exemplary character, outstanding achievements, and cherished memory of Cadet Morgan, and to mark his passing;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, PHILIP D. MURPHY, Governor of the State of New Jersey, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and by the Statutes of this State, do hereby ORDER and DIRECT:
1. The flag of the United States of America and the flag of New Jersey shall be flown at half-staff at all State departments, offices, agencies, and instrumentalities during appropriate hours on Wednesday, June 12, 2019, in recognition and mourning of a courageous and loyal American soldier, Cadet Christopher J. Morgan.
2. This Order shall take effect immediately.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title - EXECUTIVE ORDERS › Title 55 - CHRIS CHRISTIE › Section - Executive Order No. 71 (2019)

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
Governor Philip D. Murphy
Executive Order No. 71 (2019)
Termination of State of Emergency in Burlington, Camden, and Gloucester Counties that Began on June 20, 2019
Issued: June 24, 2019.
Effective: June 24, 2019.
WHEREAS, Executive Order No. 70 (2019), declaring a State of Emergency, was issued on June 20, 2019, because of severe weather conditions, including heavy rains and flooding, that occurred in Burlington, Camden, and Gloucester Counties beginning on June 19, 2019; and
WHEREAS, the severity of the conditions necessitating the declaration of a State of Emergency has eased;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, PHILIP D. MURPHY, Governor of the State of New Jersey, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and by the Statutes of this State, do hereby ORDER and DIRECT the following:
1. The State of Emergency declared in Executive Order No. 70 (2019) is terminated effective at 12:00 p.m., Eastern Daylight Time, on June 24, 2019.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title - EXECUTIVE ORDERS › Title 55 - CHRIS CHRISTIE › Section - Executive Order No. 72 (2019)

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
Governor Philip D. Murphy
Executive Order No. 72 (2019)
A Tribute to the Life and Passing of United States Servicemember Kevin Yali
Issued: June 25, 2019.
Effective: June 25, 2019.
WHEREAS, former United States Navy servicemember Kevin Yali was born in Paterson and was a longtime resident of Midland Park; and
WHEREAS, Kevin was a graduate of Midland Park High School, where he made the All-Bergen County wrestling team as a senior; and
WHEREAS, Kevin attended the United States Naval Academy following graduation; and
WHEREAS, Kevin enlisted in the United States Navy in 2012, completing four separate deployments as a servicemember; and
WHEREAS, Kevin tragically lost his life in Afghanistan on June 19, 2019, while providing security for American forces; and
WHEREAS, Kevin was a beloved son and brother, whose presence will be missed by his family, his friends, his fellow servicemembers, and by the people of New Jersey whom are grateful for his service; and
WHEREAS, it is with immense sadness that we mourn Kevin's sudden passing, and extend our deepest sympathy to his family, friends, and colleagues; and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate to honor the exemplary character, outstanding achievements, and cherished memory of Kevin, and to mark his passing;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, PHILIP D. MURPHY, Governor of the State of New Jersey, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and by the Statutes of this State, do hereby ORDER and DIRECT:
1. The flag of the United States of America and the flag of New Jersey shall be flown at half-staff at all State departments, offices, agencies, and instrumentalities during appropriate hours on Wednesday, June 26, 2019, in recognition and mourning of a courageous and loyal American veteran, Kevin Yali.
2. This Order shall take effect immediately.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title - EXECUTIVE ORDERS › Title 55 - CHRIS CHRISTIE › Section - Executive Order No. 82 (2019)

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
Governor Philip D. Murphy
Executive Order No. 82 (2019)
An Order Mandating All State Buildings to Fly Flags at Half-Staff on Wednesday, September 11, 2019, in Recognition and Mourning of the Victims of the Attacks of September 11, 2011
Issued: September 9, 2019.
Effective: September 9, 2019.
WHEREAS, on September 11, 2001, unprecedented acts of terrorism were committed in New York, Washington, D.C., and Pennsylvania; and
WHEREAS, these barbaric attacks took the lives of almost 3,000 innocent people, nearly 700 of whom were residents of New Jersey; and
WHEREAS, many New Jerseyans, including thousands of police, fire, military, emergency, and construction personnel, bravely responded to this tragedy; and
WHEREAS, these attacks caused a tremendous loss of life, and further inflicted incalculable pain and anguish on the survivors of the attacks and the families who lost loved ones that day; and
WHEREAS, eighteen years later, many New Jerseyans continue to endure the devastating loss of a parent, spouse, child, or other loved one; and
WHEREAS, September 11, 2001 will be remembered by New Jerseyans across the State, both privately and at public remembrances and memorials, as we continue to display the patriotism and compassion that defines us as Americans and as New Jerseyans; and
WHEREAS, we remain grateful to our law enforcement officers, Armed Forces, and intelligence officers for their extraordinary sacrifices in the protection of our country and our State; and
WHEREAS, on this eighteenth anniversary of September 11, 2001, it is appropriate and fitting that this day be observed with full solemnity, in honor of the victims of the attacks;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, PHILIP D. MURPHY, Governor of the State of New Jersey, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and by the Statutes of this State, do hereby ORDER and DIRECT:
1. The flag of the United States of America and the flag of the State of New Jersey shall be flown at half-staff at all State departments, offices, agencies, instrumentalities, and all public buildings during appropriate hours on Wednesday, September 11, 2019, in recognition and in mourning of the victims of the attacks of September 11, 2001, including those from our home State.
2. This Order shall take effect immediately.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title - EXECUTIVE ORDERS › Title 55 - CHRIS CHRISTIE › Section - Executive Order No. 85 (2019)

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
Governor Philip D. Murphy
Executive Order No. 85 (2019)
A Tribute to the Life and Passing of Fireman 3rd Class Harold Kendall "Brud" Costill
Issued: September 13, 2019.
Effective: September 13, 2019.
WHEREAS, Fireman 3rd Class Harold Kendall "Brud" Costill, a member of the United States Navy, was born in Clayton, New Jersey; and
WHEREAS, on December 7, 1941, Fireman 3rd Class Costill was killed in action during the attack on Pearl Harbor while serving aboard the USS West Virginia; and
WHEREAS, Fireman 3rd Class Costill was listed officially as Missing in Action following the attack; and
WHEREAS, Fireman 3rd Class Costill's unidentified remains were buried in the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific along with 106 others killed aboard the USS West Virginia; and
WHEREAS, Fireman 3rd Class Costill's remains were only identified in June of this year and were recently returned to his home in New Jersey; and
WHEREAS, Fireman 3rd Class Costill will finally be laid to rest 78 years after sacrificing his life for his fellow servicemen and his country; and
WHEREAS, on Saturday, September 14, 2019, Fireman 3rd Class Costill will be buried in Cedar Green Cemetery in Clayton, next to his great-grandfather Elwood Costill, a Civil War soldier; and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate to honor the exemplary character, outstanding achievements, and cherished memory of Fireman 3rd Class Costill, and to mark his passing;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, PHILIP D. MURPHY, Governor of the State of New Jersey, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and by the Statutes of this State, do hereby ORDER and DIRECT:
1. The flag of the United States of America and the flag of New Jersey shall be flown at half-staff at all State departments, offices, agencies, and instrumentalities during appropriate hours on Monday, September 16, 2019, in recognition and mourning of a courageous and loyal American hero, Fireman 3rd Class Harold Kendall "Brud" Costill.
2. This Order shall take effect immediately.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title - EXECUTIVE ORDERS › Title 55 - CHRIS CHRISTIE › Section - Executive Order No. 95 (2019)

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
Governor Philip D. Murphy
Executive Order No. 95 (2019)
A Tribute to the Life and Passing of Former Newark Councilman and Community Leader Calvin West
Issued: December 6, 2019.
Effective: December 6, 2019.
WHEREAS, Calvin West was born on November 13, 1932, in Newark and raised in the city's old Third Ward; and
WHEREAS, Calvin West graduated from Newark public schools, attended Bloomfield College and Cooper Union College in New York, and later served in the United States Army; and
WHEREAS, Calvin West was employed as a correspondent for the Newark Evening News and the New Jersey Afro-American newspapers and served in various roles in State and local government, including as an auditor for the Division of Local Government Services and the Alcoholic Beverage Commission, vice chairman of the Newark Municipal Utilities Authority, a member of the Newark Senior Citizens Commission, and a member of the Newark Insurance Fund; and
WHEREAS, Calvin West was a fixture in Newark politics for parts of seven decades, beginning in 1954 as the founder of the Central Ward Young Democrats and later serving as treasurer of the Essex County Young Democrats; and
WHEREAS, in 1966, at the age of 33, Calvin West became the first African-American to be elected councilman-at-large in Newark; and
WHEREAS, Calvin West later served as an aide and political advisor to former Newark Mayor Sharpe James and worked in the gubernatorial administrations of Governors James E. McGreevey, Richard J. Codey, and Jon S. Corzine; and
WHEREAS, Calvin West contributed greatly to many worthwhile causes during his years as a public servant and after his retirement from government service, including as a high school mentor, Newark's representative for the National Organization on Disability, vice president of the political action committee of the 100 Black Men of New Jersey, and director of the Carlton B. Norris Youth Association; and
WHEREAS, Calvin West's presence will be sorely missed by his family, including his four children and many grandchildren, his countless friends, his colleagues, and by the people of New Jersey whom he served so well; and
WHEREAS, it is with great sorrow that we mourn the passing of Calvin West, and extend our deepest sympathy to his family, friends, and colleagues; and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate to honor the exemplary character, outstanding achievements, and cherished memory of Calvin West, and to mark his passing;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, PHILIP D. MURPHY, Governor of the State of New Jersey, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and by the Statutes of this State, do hereby ORDER and DIRECT:
1. The flag of the United States of America and the flag of New Jersey shall be flown at half-staff at all State departments, offices, agencies, and instrumentalities during appropriate hours on Monday, December 9, 2019, in recognition and mourning of a dedicated and tireless public servant, Calvin D. West.
2. This Order shall take effect immediately.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title - EXECUTIVE ORDERS › Title 55 - CHRIS CHRISTIE › Section - Executive Order No. 96 (2019)

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
Governor Philip D. Murphy
Executive Order No. 96 (2019)
A Tribute to the Life and Passing of the Victims of the Hate Crime in Jersey City
Issued: December 12, 2019.
Effective: December 12, 2019.
WHEREAS, on December 10, 2019, four people were killed in the Greenville neighborhood of Jersey City in a horrific act of gun violence; and
WHEREAS, Detective Seals was a 40-year-old husband and father of five who had served with the Jersey City Police Department for 15 years and was a member of the Department's Cease Fire Unit, where he was part of a statewide anti-violence program aimed at limiting gun crimes through community outreach and the removal of illegal weapons from our streets; and
WHEREAS, Mindy Ferencz was a 33-year-old wife, mother of three, and co-owner of the Jersey Kosher Supermarket, and was known, along with her husband, as pioneers for relocating from Williamsburg, Brooklyn, to Jersey City and opening their market to support the growing Jewish community in Greenville; and
WHEREAS, Moshe Deutsch was a 24-year-old rabbinical student from Williamsburg, Brooklyn, who actively gave back to his community, in part by helping his father organize a food drive that fed approximately 2,000 local families during Passover over the last several years; and
WHEREAS, Douglas Miguel Rodriguez was a 49-year-old husband and father of one who recently emigrated from Ecuador and had been working at the Jersey City Kosher Supermarket for more than a year; and
WHEREAS, law enforcement's brave and immediate actions prevented further harm to innocent men, women, and children in the area; and
WHEREAS, New Jersey is one of the most diverse states in the nation and is strengthened by its diversity; and
WHEREAS, Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal has stated that the evidence at this time suggests this was an act of hate and that this incident is being investigated as a potential act of domestic terror; and
WHEREAS, we unequivocally condemn any act of violence that sows seeds of division in our communities in the strongest possible terms; and
WHEREAS, we must make every effort to ensure that those who seek to do irreparable harm cannot readily access firearms and weapons of war; and
WHEREAS, this Administration is committed not only to mourning the victims and their families, but also to doing everything we can to end the epidemic of gun violence that plagues far too many of our communities;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, PHILIP D. MURPHY, Governor of the State of New Jersey, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and by the Statutes of this State, do hereby ORDER and DIRECT:
1. The flag of the United States of America and the flag of the State of New Jersey shall be flown at half-staff at all State departments, offices, agencies, and instrumentalities during appropriate hours from Friday, December 13, 2019, through Friday December 20, 2019, in recognition and mourning of the passing of the victims in Jersey City.
2. This Order shall take effect immediately.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title - EXECUTIVE ORDERS › Title 55 - CHRIS CHRISTIE › Section - Executive Order No. 98 (2020)

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Issued: January 3, 2020.
Effective: January 3, 2020.
WHEREAS, United States Army Special Forces soldier, Sergeant 1st Class Michael James Goble, was a lifelong product of Bergen County and most recently resided in Washington Township; and
WHEREAS, Sergeant Goble was raised in Westwood, graduated from Westwood High School, and joined the Army immediately following graduation in 2004; and
WHEREAS, Sergeant Goble graduated from the Special Forces Qualification Course as a Green Beret in 2007; and
WHEREAS, Sergeant Goble was first deployed to Afghanistan in March 2007 and later deployed to Argentina, Guatemala, Colombia, and South Korea; and
WHEREAS, during his decorated military career, Sergeant Goble earned the Bronze Star Medal, Army Commendation Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, and the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal; and
WHEREAS, Sergeant Goble was serving with the 1st Battalion, 7th Special Forces Group on his fourth and final tour of duty, and his third tour of duty in Afghanistan; and
WHEREAS, Sergeant Goble tragically lost his life while engaged in combat operations in the Kunduz Province of Afghanistan on December 23, 2019; and
WHEREAS, Sergeant Goble was a beloved son and father, whose presence will be immensely missed by his family, especially by his long-time partner, Jennifer, his daughter Zoey, his friends, his fellow service members, and by the people of New Jersey whom are grateful for his service; and
WHEREAS, it is with immense sadness that we mourn Sergeant Goble's sudden passing, and extend our deepest sympathy and gratitude to his family, friends, and colleagues; and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate to honor the exemplary character, outstanding achievements, and cherished memory of Sergeant Goble, and to mark his passing;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, PHILIP D. MURPHY, Governor of the State of New Jersey, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and by the Statutes of this State, do hereby ORDER and DIRECT:
1. The flag of the United States of America and the flag of New Jersey shall be flown at half-staff at all State departments, offices, agencies, and instrumentalities during appropriate hours on Thursday, January 9, 2020, in recognition and mourning of a courageous and loyal American hero, Sergeant 1st Class Michael James Goble.
2. This Order shall take effect immediately.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title - EXECUTIVE ORDERS › Title 55 - CHRIS CHRISTIE › Section - Executive Order No. 99 (2020)

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
Governor Philip D. Murphy
Executive Order No. 99 (2020)
A Tribute to the Life and Passing of Senator C. Robert Sarcone
Issued: January 23, 2020.
Effective: January 23, 2020.
WHEREAS, Senator C. Robert Sarcone was a dedicated public servant who tirelessly served his country and the people of New Jersey for many years; and
WHEREAS, Senator Sarcone was born on August 3, 1925, in Newark; and
WHEREAS, Senator Sarcone graduated from Barringer High School in Newark, attended Muhlenberg College and Columbia University, and received his law degree from Rutgers Law School; and
WHEREAS, Senator Sarcone served in the United States Navy from February 1943 to August 1946, and was stationed in the Pacific Theater during World War II; and
WHEREAS, Senator Sarcone was an accomplished trial attorney who served as an Assistant Essex County Prosecutor and as Deputy Attorney General of New Jersey; and
WHEREAS, Senator Sarcone was elected to the New Jersey General Assembly as an at-large Essex County representative in 1959 and again in 1961; and
WHEREAS, Senator Sarcone served as Assembly Minority Leader in 1962; and
WHEREAS, in 1963, at the age of 38, Senator Sarcone was elected as the youngest member of the New Jersey State Senate, and served in the Senate from 1964 to 1966; and
WHEREAS, Senator Sarcone ran for the Republican nomination for Governor in 1977, and then resumed practicing law for the next four decades; and
WHEREAS, Senator Sarcone will be sorely missed by his family, including his wife, Jeanette, his daughter, Yvonne, his three grandchildren, his seven great-grandchildren, his friends, his colleagues, and by the people of New Jersey whom he served tirelessly; and
WHEREAS, it is with great sorrow that we mourn the passing of Senator Sarcone, and extend our deepest sympathy to his family, friends, and colleagues; and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate to honor the exemplary character, outstanding achievements, and cherished memory of Senator Sarcone, and to mark his passing;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, PHILIP D. MURPHY, Governor of the State of New Jersey, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and by the Statutes of this State, do hereby ORDER and DIRECT:
1. The flag of the United States of America and the flag of New Jersey shall be flown at half-staff at all State departments, offices, agencies, and instrumentalities during appropriate hours on Friday, January 24, 2020, in recognition and mourning of a dedicated and tireless public servant, Senator C. Robert Sarcone.
2. This Order shall take effect immediately.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title - EXECUTIVE ORDERS › Title 55 - CHRIS CHRISTIE › Section - Executive Order No. 101 (2020)

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
Governor Philip D. Murphy
Executive Order No. 101 (2020)
A Tribute to the Life and Passing of Former New Jersey State Police Superintendent Colonel Justin J. Dintino Issued: January 30, 2020.
Effective: January 30, 2020.
WHEREAS, Colonel Justin J. Dintino was a dedicated public servant who tirelessly served the people of New Jersey for five decades; and
WHEREAS, Colonel Dintino was born on October 30, 1928, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; and
WHEREAS, Colonel Dintino joined the New Jersey State Police in 1952; and
WHEREAS, Colonel Dintino was renowned for his integrity and dedication to law enforcement and
was essential in bringing several organized crime syndicates to justice; and
WHEREAS, Colonel Dintino ascended the ranks to become the 10th Colonel of the State Police in 1990, serving in every rank along the way; and
WHEREAS, as Superintendent, Colonel Dintino enacted transformative policies to improve police accountability, promote diversity, and protect the civil rights of all citizens; and
WHEREAS, Colonel Dintino was nationally recognized for combating organized crime, and was appointed to the Commission on Organized Crime by President Ronald Reagan; and
WHEREAS, throughout his career, Colonel Dintino also served on the Organized Crime Committee of the International Chiefs of Police, the Middle Atlantic-Great Lakes State Organized Crime Law Enforcement Network, and the Law Enforcement Intelligence Unit as General Chairman; and
WHEREAS, even in retirement, Colonel Dintino served the people of New Jersey as a Commissioner on the State Commission of Investigation; and
WHEREAS, at 91, Colonel Dintino was the oldest surviving State Police Superintendent when he passed away; and
WHEREAS, Colonel Dintino's extensive writings will contribute to the field of police intelligence well into the future; and
WHEREAS, Colonel Dintino will be sorely missed by his family, including his wife, Doris, siblings, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, his friends, his colleagues, and by the people of New Jersey whom he served for decades; and
WHEREAS, it is with great sorrow that we mourn the passing of Colonel Dintino, and extend our deepest sympathy to his family, friends, and colleagues; and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate to honor the exemplary character, outstanding achievements, and cherished memory of Colonel Dintino, and to mark his passing;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, PHILIP D. MURPHY, Governor of the State of New Jersey, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and by the Statutes of this State, do hereby ORDER and DIRECT:
1. The flag of the United States of America and the flag of New Jersey shall be flown at half-staff at all State departments, offices, agencies, and instrumentalities during appropriate hours from Friday, January 31, 2020, through Sunday, February 2, 2020, in recognition and mourning of a dedicated and tireless public servant, Colonel Justin J. Dintino.
2. This Order shall take effect immediately.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title - EXECUTIVE ORDERS › Title 55 - CHRIS CHRISTIE › Section - Executive Order No. 114 (2020)

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Governor Philip D. Murphy
Executive Order No. 114 (2020)
An Order Directing U.S. and New Jersey Flags to Fly at Half-Staff Indefinitely in Honor of Those Who Have Lost Their Lives or Have Been Affected by COVID-19
Issued: April 3, 2020.
Effective: April 3, 2020.
WHEREAS, the COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread around the globe, with some reports indicating that there are now over one million cases of COVID-19 worldwide and over 245,000 cases in the United States; and
WHEREAS, New Jersey has been particularly hard-hit by COVID-19, with 29,895 residents testing positive for COVID-19 and 646 of our fellow New Jerseyans losing their lives; and
WHEREAS, these individuals were family, friends, colleagues, and neighbors, and include healthcare workers, first responders, and others who gave their lives working bravely and tirelessly on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic; and
WHEREAS, each and every life lost to COVID-19 is a profound tragedy for us all; and
WHEREAS, we sadly know that even despite our aggressive efforts, the number of lives lost will continue to rise dramatically in the coming weeks and months, both here in New Jersey, throughout the United States, and around the world; and
WHEREAS, the prohibition of social gatherings, which is necessary to prevent further spread of the virus and loss of life, prevents funerals from going forward in the manner that they would under normal circumstances; and
WHEREAS, as a result, we cannot properly mourn the loss of individuals who pass away during this time, whether from COVID-19 or other causes, and say the goodbye that each and every one of them deserves; and
WHEREAS, while nothing can fully make up for this cruel reality, lowering the flags to half-staff can symbolize our State's collective grief and cause us all to remember the awful human toll that this pandemic has inflicted upon this State, our nation, and the world; and
WHEREAS, it is with great sorrow that we mourn the passing of all those who have lost their lives to COVID-19 and those who may lose their lives in the future, and extend our deepest sympathy to their families, friends, colleagues, and communities; and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate for us all to keep in our thoughts and prayers all of those who have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and are suffering;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, PHILIP D. MURPHY, Governor of the State of New Jersey, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and by the Statutes of this State, do hereby ORDER and DIRECT:
1. The flag of the United States of America and the flag of New Jersey shall be flown at half-staff at all State departments, offices, agencies, and instrumentalities indefinitely, starting on Friday, April 3, 2020, in recognition and mourning of all those who have lost their lives and have been affected by COVID-19.
2. This Order shall take effect immediately.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title - EXECUTIVE ORDERS › Title 55 - CHRIS CHRISTIE › Section - Executive Order No. 134 (2020)

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Governor Philip D. Murphy
Executive Order No. 134 (2020)
A Tribute to the Life and Passing of Former First Lady Deborah "Debby" Bye Kean
Issued: April 30, 2020.
Effective: April 30, 2020.
WHEREAS, Deborah "Debby" Bye Kean was born in Wilmington, Delaware in 1943 and graduated from Tower High School in Wilmington and Bennett College in Millbrook, New York; and
WHEREAS, Debby Kean married Thomas H. Kean Sr. in June 1967, months before he would begin his political career by being elected to the New Jersey General Assembly, and the two shared fifty-two years together until her passing; and
WHEREAS, Debby Kean was a staunch campaigner for her husband as he was elected Governor of New Jersey in 1981, and she served as New Jersey's First Lady from 1982 to 1990; and
WHEREAS, Debby Kean was a fierce advocate for individuals in need, using her platform as First Lady to secure funding for and establish day care centers for State employees across the State, and her efforts resulted in the Deborah B. Kean Childcare Center in Trenton bearing her name; and
WHEREAS, Debby Kean also advocated for research on and the prevention of developmental disabilities, and served as the honorary chair of the governing commission to study developmental disabilities; and
WHEREAS, Debby Kean led the renovation of the Governor's Mansion at Drumthwacket in Princeton, raising funds and executing a vision to turn Drumthwacket into a home that New Jersey remains proud of to this day; and
WHEREAS, Debby Kean will be remembered as a dignified and humble First Lady of New Jersey; and
WHEREAS, Debby Kean will also be remembered for her dedication to her family as a wife and proud mother of Reed Kean, Alexandria Kean Strong, and Senate Minority Leader Thomas Kean, Jr., who has represented the 21st Legislative District in the New Jersey Senate since 2003; and
WHEREAS, Debby Kean's presence will be greatly missed by her husband, children, grandchildren, many friends, and the people of the State of New Jersey; and
WHEREAS, it is with immense sadness that we mourn Debby Kean's passing, and extend our deepest sympathy to her family and friends; and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate to celebrate the outstanding achievements and cherished memory of Debby Kean and to mark her passing;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, PHILIP D. MURPHY, Governor of the State of New Jersey, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and by the Statutes of this State, do hereby ORDER and DIRECT:
1. The flag of the United States of America and the flag of New Jersey shall be flown at half-staff at all State departments, offices, agencies, and instrumentalities during appropriate hours on Friday, May 1, 2020, in recognition and mourning of Former First Lady Debby Kean.
2. This Order shall take effect immediately.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title - EXECUTIVE ORDERS › Title 55 - CHRIS CHRISTIE › Section - Executive Order No. 139 (2020)

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
Governor Philip D. Murphy
Executive Order No. 139 (2020)
An Order to Fly Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of the 75th Anniversary of V-E Day
Issued: May 8, 2020.
Effective: May 8, 2020.
WHEREAS, May 8 is observed every year as "Victory in Europe Day," or "V-E Day," throughout the United States and Western Europe; and
WHEREAS, on May 8, 1945, World War II in Europe came to an end, following the German surrender to the Allied forces; and
WHEREAS, this day not only signified the end of the most brutal conflict in Europe's history, but also marked the end of the horrific and murderous Nazi Germany regime that plunged the continent into war; and
WHEREAS, the evil of Nazism reached its peak in the horrors of the Holocaust, where six million Jews and millions of other individuals, including Slavs, those with disabilities, political and religious dissidents, and gay men, were systematically murdered; and
WHEREAS, these acts are among the greatest atrocities ever committed by mankind, and have forever shocked the conscience of humanity; and
WHEREAS, as the U.S. Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Germany, I saw firsthand the enduring scar left by the Nazi regime, and witnessed the German people's constant struggle to both reckon with this painful history and to move beyond it; and
WHEREAS, the world will always owe a tremendous debt of gratitude to all those who served in the Allied forces and ended the scourge of Nazism; and
WHEREAS, millions of individuals serving in the Allied forces, including 407,316 American servicemembers, made the ultimate sacrifice and gave their lives in this conflict; and
WHEREAS, May 8, 2020, marks the 75th anniversary of V-E Day; and
WHEREAS, while these events can seem like they occurred in the distant past, there are 80,000 Holocaust survivors and over 380,000 veterans of World War II who live in the United States today, and their examples of bravery and courage continue to inspire millions of Americans; and
WHEREAS, on this 75th anniversary of V- E Day, it is appropriate to recognize these survivors and veterans, to remember those servicemembers and civilians who perished in Europe during World War II, and to recommit ourselves to the ideals of democracy, freedom, and human rights that represent the firmest and most lasting rebuke to the Nazi regime;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, PHILIP D. MURPHY, Governor of the State of New Jersey, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and by the Statutes of this State, do hereby ORDER and DIRECT:
1. The flag of the United States of America and the flag of the State of New Jersey shall be flown at half-staff at all State departments, offices, agencies, instrumentalities, and all public buildings during appropriate hours on Friday, May 8, 2020, in recognition of the 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day.
2. This Order shall take effect immediately.