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New Jersey Administrative Code › Title - EXECUTIVE ORDERS › Title 55 - CHRIS CHRISTIE › Section - Executive Order No. 160 (2020)

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
Governor Philip D. Murphy
Executive Order No. 160 (2020)
An Order that Directs the U.S. and New Jersey Flags to Fly at Full Staff Starting on July 3, 2020
Issued: July 2, 2020.
Effective: July 3, 2020.
WHEREAS, the COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread around the globe, with some reports indicating that there are now over 10,357,000 cases of COVID-19 worldwide and over 2,624,000 cases in the United States; and
WHEREAS, New Jersey has been particularly hard-hit by COVID-19, with over 171,000 residents testing positive for COVID-19 and at least 13,224 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, at the beginning of this pandemic, social gatherings were prohibited to prevent further spread of the virus and loss of life, which prevented funerals and memorial services from going forward in the manner that they would under normal circumstances; and
WHEREAS, as a gesture of our collective mourning, I signed Executive Order No. 114 on April 3, 2020, which lowered flags to half-staff indefinitely as a reminder of the awful human toll that this pandemic has inflicted upon this State, our nation, and the world; and
WHEREAS, the number of New Jersey residents who have died from COVID-19 is now greater than the number of New Jersey residents who died in World War II, which was the deadliest armed conflict in the history of our State and nation; and
WHEREAS, despite this unfathomable loss of life, because of the enormous progress that we have made in the fight against COVID-19, we have been able to raise the limits on gatherings considerably, which has allowed many funerals and memorial services to go forward; and
WHEREAS, as of July 3, 2020, our flags will have been lowered for exactly three months, an unprecedented gesture of mourning for an unprecedented tragedy in the history of New Jersey; and
WHEREAS, while we continue to mourn all those who have lost their lives and keep their families in our thoughts and prayers, raising the flags at this time can serve as a symbol of our recovery and continued resolve, and will allow our flags to fly at full staff for Independence Day;
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 fly at full staff at all State departments, offices, agencies, and instrumentalities, starting on Friday, July 3, 2020.
2. As of Friday, July 3, 2020, Executive Order No. 114 (2020) is no longer in effect.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title - EXECUTIVE ORDERS › Title 55 - CHRIS CHRISTIE › Section - Executive Order No. 176 (2020)

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
Governor Philip D. Murphy
Executive Order No. 176 (2020)
An Order Terminating the State of Emergency Declared in Response to Hurricane Isaias
Issued: August 13, 2020.
Effective: August 13, 2020.
WHEREAS, Executive Order No. 174, declaring a State of Emergency, was issued on August 3, 2020, because of the potential for severe weather conditions, including hurricane force winds and heavy and sustained rainfall, that was expected to result from Hurricane Isaias on August 4, 2020; 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. 174 (2020) is terminated effective at 3:00 p.m., Eastern Daylight Time, on August 13, 2020.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title - EXECUTIVE ORDERS › Title 55 - CHRIS CHRISTIE › Section - Executive Order No. 184 (2020)

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
Governor Philip D. Murphy
Executive Order No. 184 (2020)
An Order Mandating all State Buildings to Fly Flags at Half-Staff on Friday, September 11, 2020, in Recognition and Mourning of the Victims of the Attacks of September 11, 2001
Issued: September 10, 2020.
Effective: September 10, 2020.
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, nineteen 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 nineteenth 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 Friday, September 11, 2020, 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. 199 (2020)

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
Governor Philip D. Murphy
Executive Order No. 199 (2020)
An Order Directing the U.S. and New Jersey Flags to Fly at Half-Staff in Honor of United States Air Force Senior Airman Richard Asey Samaroo
Issued: November 20, 2020.
Effective: November 20, 2020.
WHEREAS, United States Air Force Senior Airman Richard "Rico" Asey Samaroo was born in Guyana and moved to the United States in 2003, spending his formative years in North Brunswick, New Jersey; and
WHEREAS, Senior Airman Samaroo attended Livingston Park Elementary School, Linwood Middle School, and North Brunswick High School, from which he graduated with honors in 2017 and thereafter enlisted in the United States Air Force; and
WHEREAS, Senior Airman Samaroo completed his basic training at Lackland Airforce Base in Texas and subsequently completed his military school training at Sheppard Air Force Base in Texas; and
WHEREAS, Senior Airman Samaroo served as an electrical power production technician at the Ramstein Air Force Base in Germany for two years and later as a member of the 51st Civil Engineer Squadron at the Osan Air Force Base in South Korea, where he had been stationed since May of 2020; and
WHEREAS, Senior Airman Samaroo was the recipient of multiple honors during his service, including the National Defense Service Medal; the Global War on Terrorism Medal; the M-16 Expert Qualifying Medal; and the Air Force Training Ribbon; and
WHEREAS, while on active duty in South Korea, Senior Airman Samaroo tragically passed away at the age of twenty-one; and
WHEREAS, Senior Airman Samaroo was a beloved member of our New Jersey family whose presence will be immensely missed by his family, 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 Senior Airman Samaroo's sudden passing, and extend our deepest sympathy and gratitude to his family, especially to his parents, Richard and Bibi Samaroo, his sister, Zhane, and his friends and colleagues; and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate to honor the exemplary character, outstanding achievements, and cherished memory of Senior Airman Samaroo 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, November 23, 2020, in recognition and mourning of Senior Airman Richard Asey Samaroo.
2. This Order shall take effect immediately.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title - EXECUTIVE ORDERS › Title 55 - CHRIS CHRISTIE › Section - Executive Order No. 205 (2020)

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
Governor Philip D. Murphy
Executive Order No. 205 (2020)
An Order Directing the U.S. and New Jersey Flags to Fly at Half-Staff in Honor of United States Air Force Captain Kelliann Leli
Issued: December 2, 2020.
Effective: December 2, 2020.
WHEREAS, United States Air Force Captain Kelliann Leli, 30, of Parlin, New Jersey, died on November 27, 2020 in a non-combat related vehicle incident at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates; and
WHEREAS, Captain Leli was a graduate of the United States Air Force Academy and earned her commission in 2012 before completing her medical program; and
WHEREAS, Captain Leli was a physician assigned to the 60<th> Healthcare Operations Squadron at the Family Medicine Clinic at David Grant United States Air Force Medical Center on Travis Air Force Base in California; and
WHEREAS, Captain Leli was on her first deployment, stationed at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates in support of Operation Freedom's Sentinel as part of the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing; and
WHEREAS, Captain Leli was a beloved member of our New Jersey family whose presence will be greatly missed by her family, her friends, her fellow servicemembers, and by the people of New Jersey whom are grateful for her service; and
WHEREAS, it is with immense sadness that we mourn Captain Leli's sudden passing, and extend our deepest sympathy and gratitude to her family; and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate to honor the exemplary character, outstanding achievements, and cherished memory of Captain Leli 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 Thursday, December 3, 2020, in recognition and mourning of Captain Kelliann Leli.
2. This Order shall take effect immediately.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title - EXECUTIVE ORDERS › Title 55 - CHRIS CHRISTIE › Section - Executive Order No. 206 (2020)

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
Governor Philip D. Murphy
Executive Order No. 206 (2020)
An Order Directing the U.S. and New Jersey Flags to Fly at Half-Staff at All State Buildings and Facilities from Friday, December 4, 2020 through Sunday, December 6, 2020, in Honor of State Police Trooper Recruit Lucas C. Homeijer
Issued: December 3, 2020.
Effective: December 3, 2020.
WHEREAS, State Police Trooper Recruit Lucas C. Homeijer, age 27, was a resident of Boonton, New Jersey; and
WHEREAS, Recruit Homeijer was a member of the 161st State Police Academy Class, following in the footsteps of his father and uncle, both of whom are retired State Troopers; and
WHEREAS, Recruit Homeijer was a graduate of Morris Knolls High School in Rockaway, New Jersey where he was a member of the wrestling team; and
WHEREAS, before joining the 161st State Police Academy Class, Recruit Homeijer attended Trooper Youth Week at the age of 17 years old; and
WHEREAS, Recruit Homeijer was dedicated to service from a young age and was an Eagle Scout; and
WHEREAS, Recruit Homeijer was the beloved son of Don and Denise Homeijer, and his presence will be missed by his family, his friends, his fellow classmates and instructors, and by the people of New Jersey whom will always be grateful for his decision to serve; and
WHEREAS, it is with immense sadness that we mourn Recruit Homeijer's sudden passing, and extend our deepest sympathy to his family, friends, and fellow classmates and instructors; and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate to honor the exemplary character, outstanding achievements, and cherished memory of Recruit Homeijer, 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, December 4, 2020, through Sunday, December 6, 2020, in recognition and mourning of State Police Trooper Recruit Lucas C. Homeijer.
2. This Order shall take effect immediately.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title - EXECUTIVE ORDERS › Title 55 - CHRIS CHRISTIE › Section - Executive Order No. 209 (2020)

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
Governor Philip D. Murphy
Executive Order No. 209 (2020)
An Order Terminating the Storm-Related State of Emergency Declared in Executive Order No. 208 (2020)
Issued: December 18, 2020.
Effective: December 18, 2020.
WHEREAS, Executive Order No. 208, declaring a State of Emergency, was issued on December 16, 2020 because of a significant winter storm that arrived on that date with severe weather conditions impacting the State through the morning of December 17, 2020; 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:
1. The State of Emergency declared in Executive Order No. 208 (2020) is terminated effective at 1:00 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, on December 18, 2020.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title - EXECUTIVE ORDERS › Title 55 - CHRIS CHRISTIE › Section - Executive Order No. 213 (2021)

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
Governor Philip D. Murphy
Executive Order No. 213 (2021)
A Continuing Tribute to the Life and Passing of U.S. Capitol Police Officer Brian D. Sicknick and an Order that the U.S. and New Jersey Flags Remain at Half-Staff Until the Day of Officer Sicknick's Interment
Issued: January 10, 2021.
Effective: January 10, 2021.
WHEREAS, on Saturday, January 9, 2021, I ordered the flag of the United States of America and the flag of New Jersey to be flown at half-staff on Monday, January 11, 2021, in recognition and mourning of United States Capitol Police Officer and former New Jersey National Guard Citizen-Airman Staff Sergeant Brian D. Sicknick, who was a New Jersey native; and
WHEREAS, since that time, media reports have indicated that funeral services will be held at the U.S. Capitol; and
WHEREAS, public funerals at the U.S. Capitol are held to mark a period of national mourning, and in such circumstances, it is proper protocol for flags to be lowered through the day of interment;
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, January 11, 2021, and shall remain at half-staff through the day of Officer Sicknick's interment, in recognition and mourning of United States Capitol Police Officer Brian D. Sicknick.
2. This Order shall take effect immediately.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title - EXECUTIVE ORDERS › Title 55 - CHRIS CHRISTIE › Section - Executive Order No. 226 (2021)

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
Governor Philip D. Murphy
Executive Order No. 226 (2021)
An Order Lifting the Storm-Related State of Emergency Declared in Executive Order No. 218 (2021)
Issued: February 23, 2021.
Effective: February 23, 2021.
WHEREAS, Executive Order No. 218, declaring a State of Emergency, was issued on January 31, 2021, because of a major, prolonged nor'easter winter storm that arrived on that date and continued through February 2, 2021; and
WHEREAS, the severity of the conditions necessitating the declaration of a State of Emergency have 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 the Statutes of this State, hereby ORDER and DIRECT:
1. The State of Emergency declared in Executive Order No. 218 (2021) is terminated effective 5:00 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, on February 23, 2021.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title - EXECUTIVE ORDERS › Title 55 - CHRIS CHRISTIE › Section - Executive Order No. 245 (2021)

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
Governor Philip D. Murphy
Executive Order No. 245 (2021)
An Order Directing the U.S. and New Jersey Flags to Fly at Half-Staff in Honor of Private First Class Dalton Beals
Issued: June 8, 2021.
Effective: June 8, 2021.
WHEREAS, Private First Class Dalton Beals, 19, was a resident of Pennsville, New Jersey; and
WHEREAS, Pfc. Beals graduated in 2020 from Pennsville Memorial High School, where he was a member of the football, wrestling, and track teams; and
WHEREAS, Pfc. Beals was participating in training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot in Parris Island, South Carolina, where he was a part of Echo Company, Platoon 2040; and
WHEREAS, Pfc. Beals was expected to graduate on June 18, 2021, just two weeks after his tragic passing; and
WHEREAS, Pfc. Beals 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 Pfc. Beals's sudden passing, and extend our deepest sympathy to his family, friends, fellow classmates, and instructors; and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate to honor the exemplary character, outstanding achievements, and cherished memory of Pfc. Beals, 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 9, 2021, in recognition and mourning of a courageous and loyal American Marine, Private First Class Dalton Beals.
2. This Order shall take effect immediately.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title - EXECUTIVE ORDERS › Title 55 - CHRIS CHRISTIE › Section - Executive Order No. 247 (2021)

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
Governor Philip D. Murphy
Executive Order No. 247 (2021)
An Order Directing the U.S. and New Jersey Flags to Fly at Half-Staff in Honor of Former Camden Mayor Gwendolyn Faison
Issued: July 12, 2021.
Effective: July 12, 2021.
WHEREAS, Gwendolyn Faison was a dedicated public servant who served as the first woman mayor of the City of Camden; and
WHEREAS, Mayor Faison was born in Clinton, North Carolina in 1925; and
WHEREAS, Mayor Faison attended Shaw University, Temple University, and Rutgers University; and
WHEREAS, Mayor Faison was appointed to the Camden City Council in 1983, and served on the council during the 1980s and 1990s; and
WHEREAS, Mayor Faison became the first Black resident of Camden to serve on the Camden County Board of Chosen Freeholders, now known as the Camden County Board of Commissioners; and
WHEREAS, in 1997, Mayor Faison became the first Black woman to serve as president of the Camden City Council; and
WHEREAS, in 2000, Mayor Faison became the first woman mayor in Camden's history, and was subsequently reelected to the office for two full terms, remaining in office until 2010; and
WHEREAS, during her time as mayor, Mayor Faison worked tirelessly to improve the lives of the residents of Camden; and
WHEREAS, following her decade as mayor, Mayor Faison remained an active member of the Tenth Street Baptist Church in Camden, and continued to mentor elected officials in Camden; and
WHEREAS, Mayor Faison has been recognized as a trailblazer for women, and in particular women of color, in Camden and in New Jersey; and
WHEREAS, it is with deep sadness that we mourn the passing of Mayor Faison, who will be remembered for her honor, integrity, and fearlessness, as well as the stability she provided during her time as mayor of Camden; and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate to honor the exemplary character and cherished memory of Mayor Faison, 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 halfstaff at all State departments, offices, agencies, and instrumentalities during appropriate hours on Tuesday, July 13, 2021, in recognition and mourning of a dedicated and tireless public servant, Mayor Gwendolyn Faison.
2. This Order shall take effect immediately.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title - EXECUTIVE ORDERS › Title 55 - CHRIS CHRISTIE › Section - Executive Order No. 254 (2021)

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
Governor Philip D. Murphy
Executive Order No. 254 (2021)
An Order Directing that the U.S. and New Jersey Flags Fly at Half-Staff for the Passing of Cape May Beach Patrol Lifeguard Norman V. Inferrera, III
Issued: August 24, 2021.
Effective: August 24, 2021.
WHEREAS, Norman V. Inferrera, III, was a dedicated first-year lifeguard of the Cape May Beach Patrol; and
WHEREAS, Norman spent his summer patrolling the shores of Cape May helping visitors safely enjoy the beaches; and
WHEREAS, Norman devoted time off-duty to additional lifeguard training to better serve the community he sought to protect; and
WHEREAS, on August 19, 2021, Norman was 16 years old and weeks shy of starting his junior year at Phoenixville Area High School in Pennsylvania where he excelled as a student; and
WHEREAS, Norman was on duty guarding the waters of Reading Avenue Beach when his boat was hit by a wave, and he tragically passed away as a result of his injuries; and
[page=1549] WHEREAS, Norman's heroic legacy will live on as a namesake for scholarships on an annual basis through both the Cape May Beach Patrol and Phoenixville Area High School; and
WHEREAS, a beach in Cape May will also be named in Norman's honor; and
WHEREAS, Norman was a beloved son, brother, nephew, and cousin, whose presence will be missed by his family, his friends, his fellow members of the Cape May Beach Patrol, by his hometown community of Phoenixville, PA, and by the people of New Jersey; and
WHEREAS, it is with immense sadness that we mourn Norman's sudden passing, and extend our deepest sympathy to his family, friends, and fellow lifeguards; and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate to honor the cherished memory of Norman, 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, August 27, 2021, in recognition and mourning of Norman V. Inferrera, III.
2. This Order shall take effect immediately.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title - EXECUTIVE ORDERS › Title 55 - CHRIS CHRISTIE › Section - Executive Order No. 255 (2021)

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
Governor Philip D. Murphy
Executive Order No. 255 (2021)
An Order Directing that the U.S. and New Jersey Flags Fly at Half-Staff in Recognition and Mourning of the U.S. Armed Forces Members and Innocent Civilians Who Lost Their Lives in the Attack at the Kabul Airport on August 26, 2021
Issued: August 27, 2021.
Effective: August 27, 2021.
WHEREAS, for almost twenty years, members of the United States Armed Forces have been deployed to Afghanistan; and
WHEREAS, over the past several days, as the Taliban returned to power and the United States prepared to withdraw its remaining troops from Afghanistan, members of our United States Armed Forces have bravely and tirelessly worked to protect both United States citizens and our Afghan allies; and
WHEREAS, on August 26, 2021, at least thirteen members of our United States Armed Forces, as well as many dozens of innocent Afghan civilians, were killed in a suicide bomb attack near the Kabul airport in Afghanistan, while hundreds of other individuals suffered injuries; and
WHEREAS, this attack has caused a tremendous loss of life, and further inflicted incalculable pain and anguish on the families who lost loved ones; and
WHEREAS, we are forever grateful to our Armed Forces for their extraordinary sacrifices in the protection of our country and our State; and
WHEREAS, it is with great sorrow that we mourn the passing of all those who lost their lives in the attack on August 26, 2021, 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 this attack and are suffering; and
WHEREAS, as a mark of respect for those killed in this terrorist attack, President Biden has ordered that all U.S. flags be flown at half-staff at all public buildings and grounds until sunset on August 30, 2021;
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, until sunset on Monday, August 30, 2021, in recognition and mourning of the United States Armed Forces members and innocent civilians who lost their lives in the attack at the Kabul airport on August 26, 2021.
2. This Order shall take effect immediately.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title - EXECUTIVE ORDERS › Title 55 - CHRIS CHRISTIE › Section - Executive Order No. 258 (2021)

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
Governor Philip D. Murphy
Executive Order No. 258 (2021)
An Order Directing that the U.S. and New Jersey Flags Fly at Half-Staff for the Passing of Berkeley Township Beach Patrol Lifeguard Keith Pinto
Issued: September 1, 2021.
Effective: September 1, 2021.
WHEREAS, Keith Pinto was a resident of Toms River and a 2020 graduate of Toms River High School North; and
WHEREAS, Keith was a valued member of the Berkeley Township Beach Patrol; and
WHEREAS, Keith devoted his summer to service as a lifeguard, helping ensure the safety of those enjoying White Sands Beach in South Seaside Park; and
WHEREAS, Keith was well known for his kindness, cheerful disposition, and loyalty to his family and friends; and
WHEREAS, on August 30, 2021, Keith was 19 years old and about to resume classes at Ocean County College; and
WHEREAS, Keith was on duty guarding the waters of Twenty-First Avenue Beach when an unexpected cluster of thunderstorms quickly descended on the coastline; and
WHEREAS, Keith was struck by lightning and tragically died from his injuries, while seven other individuals sustained serious injuries; and
WHEREAS, Keith was a beloved son, twin brother, nephew, and cousin, whose joyful and uplifting presence will be forever missed by his family, his friends, his fellow members of the Berkeley Heights Beach Patrol, his Toms River community, and by the people of New Jersey; and
WHEREAS, it is with immense sadness that we mourn Keith's sudden passing and extend our deepest sympathy to his family, friends, and fellow lifeguards; and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate to honor the cherished memory of Keith 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, September 3, 2021, in recognition and mourning of Keith Pinto.
2. This Order shall take effect immediately.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title - EXECUTIVE ORDERS › Title 55 - CHRIS CHRISTIE › Section - Executive Order No. 261 (2021)

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
Governor Philip D. Murphy
Executive Order No. 261 (2021)
An Order Directing Flags to Fly at Half-Staff in Observation of the 20th Anniversary of 9/11
Issued: September 10, 2021.
Effective: September 10, 2021.
WHEREAS, on September 11, 2001, unprecedented terrorist attacks were committed in New York, Washington, D.C., and Pennsylvania; and
WHEREAS, these horrific attacks caused the largest loss of life from a foreign attack on American soil, and the largest single loss of rescue personnel in U.S. history; and
WHEREAS, approximately one quarter of the victims of the September 11, 2001 attacks were New Jerseyans, with nearly 700 residents of our State killed in the attacks; and
WHEREAS, the terrorist attacks on our nation not only caused an immense loss of life, but also inflicted immeasurable agony and anguish on those who lived through the events, which include hundreds of New Jersey families whose lives have been forever altered by the loss of a parent, spouse, child, or other loved one; and
WHEREAS, following these appalling attacks, people of all backgrounds stood together, united not only in our grief, but in our resolve to persevere; and
WHEREAS, many New Jerseyans, including thousands of police, fire, military, emergency, and construction personnel responded to this tragedy, and many first responders continue to deal with chronic health effects decades later; and
WHEREAS, as we reach the twentieth anniversary of this tragic event, it will be remembered by all New Jerseyans both in private and public remembrances and memorial ceremonies; and
WHEREAS, it is also appropriate to remember all those who have served in the U.S. military and intelligence agencies defending our nation during the 20 years since the September 11th attacks, including the thousands of servicemembers who have lost their lives in overseas engagements, up to last month's terrorist attack at the Kabul airport in which 13 U.S. servicemembers were killed; and
WHEREAS, it is fitting that this day be observed with full solemnity, in tribute to the thousands of innocent victims who perished in 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 New Jersey shall be flown at half-staff at all State departments, offices, agencies, and instrumentalities during appropriate hours on Saturday, September 11, 2021 in recognition and mourning of all of those lost in the September 11th attacks, including the nearly 700 New Jerseyans lost 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. 268 (2021)

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
Governor Philip D. Murphy
Executive Order No. 268 (2021)
An Order that Flags Fly at Half-Staff in Honor of Assemblyman George Richardson
Issued: October 14, 2021.
Effective: October 14, 2021.
WHEREAS, George Richardson was born in Newark on February 19, 1931, and was a fierce advocate for civil rights, a community leader, and a dedicated assemblyman in the New Jersey Legislature; and
WHEREAS, Assemblyman Richardson began his career in public service in the 1960s, playing an instrumental role in the civil rights movement in Newark and advocating for increased representation of Black residents in State and county offices; and
WHEREAS, Assemblyman Richardson won election to the New Jersey General Assembly in 1961 at just 30 years old, becoming the only Black member of the New Jersey Legislature, and would ultimately serve four terms as an Assemblyman; and
WHEREAS, in 1963, Assemblyman Richardson coordinated large-scale demonstrations against hiring discrimination and formed a coalition of civil rights, religious, and labor organizations known as the Newark Coordinating Council to fight for racial equality in hiring; and
WHEREAS, during his service in the Legislature, Assemblyman Richardson supported and sponsored several bills aimed at dismantling segregation, including bills curbing segregated housing and creating a commission to study segregation in public schools; and
WHEREAS, Assembly Richardson continued his civic engagement long after his retirement from the New Jersey General Assembly, supporting an Urban Peace Corps aimed at reducing substance abuse and promoting job-training programs, heading the Newark-based National Committee for Sane Drug Policy, and co-founding with his wife a public relations agency dedicated to promoting the political and musical works of Black Americans; and
WHEREAS, Assemblyman Richardson was appointed by Allard K. Lowenstein, the United States representative to the United Nations for special political affairs, as director of a special committee to develop an international narcotics policy for the U.S. mission to the United Nations; and
WHEREAS, our State mourns the loss of Assemblyman Richardson, who passed away on September 24, 2021, and extends heartfelt sympathy to his family and friends; and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate to honor the exemplary character, outstanding achievements, and cherished memory of Assemblyman Richardson 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, October 15, 2021, in recognition and mourning of Assemblyman George Richardson.
2. This order shall take effect immediately.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title - EXECUTIVE ORDERS › Title 55 - CHRIS CHRISTIE › Section - Executive Order No. 273 (2021)

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
Governor Philip D. Murphy
Executive Order No. 273 (2021)
An Order Terminating the State of Emergency Declared in Executive Order No. 272 (2021)
Issued: November 1, 2021.
Effective: November 1, 2021.
WHEREAS, Executive Order No. 272, declaring a State of Emergency, was issued on October 25, 2021, because of a prolonged nor'easter that arrived on that date and continued through October 27, 2021; and
WHEREAS, the severity of the conditions necessitating the declaration of a State of Emergency have eased; and
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 the Statutes of this State, hereby ORDER and DIRECT:
1. The State of Emergency declared in Executive Order No. 272 (2021) is terminated effective 5:00 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, on November 1, 2021.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title - EXECUTIVE ORDERS › Title 55 - CHRIS CHRISTIE › Section - Executive Order No. 282 (2022)

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
Governor Philip D. Murphy
Executive Order No. 282 (2022)
An Order Terminating the States of Emergency Declared in Executive Order Nos. 278 and 279 (2022)
Issued: January 13, 2022.
Effective: January 13, 2022.
WHEREAS, Executive Order No. 278, declaring a State of Emergency in the counties of Atlantic, Burlington, Cape May, Cumberland, and Ocean, was issued on January 2, 2022, because of a major winter storm that arrived on that date and continued through January 3, 2022; and
WHEREAS, Executive Order No. 279, declaring a State of Emergency across all twenty-one (21) counties, was issued on January 6, 2022, because of a major winter storm that arrived on that date and continued through January 7, 2022; and
WHEREAS, the severity of the conditions necessitating the State of Emergency declarations have eased; and
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 the Statutes of this State, hereby ORDER and DIRECT:
1. The States of Emergency declared pursuant to the following Orders are terminated effective 5:00 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, on January 13, 2022:
a. Executive Order No. 278 (2022)
b. Executive Order No. 279 (2022)
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title - EXECUTIVE ORDERS › Title 55 - CHRIS CHRISTIE › Section - Executive Order No. 286 (2022)

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
Governor Philip D. Murphy
Executive Order No. 286 (2022)
An Order Terminating the Statewide State of Emergency in Preparation for the Expected Winter Storm Originally Declared in Executive Order No. 285 (2022)
Issued: February 4, 2022.
Effective: February 4, 2022.
WHEREAS, Executive Order No. 285, declaring a State of Emergency, was issued on January 28, 2022, because of a major winter storm that arrived on that date and continued through January 29, 2022; and
WHEREAS, the severity of the conditions necessitating the State of Emergency declaration has eased; and
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 the Statutes of this State, hereby ORDER and DIRECT:
1. The State of Emergency declared pursuant to Executive Order No. 285 is terminated effective 5:00 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, on February 4, 2022.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title - EXECUTIVE ORDERS › Title 55 - CHRIS CHRISTIE › Section - Executive Order No. 289 (2022)

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
Governor Philip D. Murphy
Executive Order No. 289 (2022)
An Order Directing Flags to Fly at Half-Staff in Honor of U.S. Navy Seaman Kyle Mullen
Issued: February 10, 2022.
Effective: February 10, 2022.
WHEREAS, United States Navy Seaman Kyle Mullen was a dedicated servicemember and Navy SEAL candidate; and
WHEREAS, Seaman Mullen was a resident of Manalapan Township where he helped lead Manalapan High School's football team to a Central Jersey Group V State Title in 2014, earning the Most Valuable Player award; and
WHEREAS, Seaman Mullen graduated from Manalapan High School in 2015 as a member of the National Honor Society with a combined six varsity letters between football and basketball; and
WHEREAS, after graduating from high school, Seaman Mullen attended Yale University and continued his football career, earning second team all-Ivy League honors and becoming team captain; and
WHEREAS, Seaman Mullen finished his football career at Monmouth University in 2019, where he helped the team advance to the second round of the NCAA FCS Division I playoffs; and
WHEREAS, Seaman Mullen enlisted in the military last year and started active duty in March 2021, proudly serving his country; and
WHEREAS, Seaman Mullen had recently completed the grueling first phase of Navy SEAL training; and
WHEREAS, Seaman Mullen was recognized for his service to our country with the National Defense Service medal; and
WHEREAS, Seaman Mullen tragically passed away last week after Navy SEAL training exercises in California; and
WHEREAS, Seamen Mullen was a beloved son, friend, teammate, and fellow servicemember whose presence will be sorely missed by everyone who knew him, and by the people of New Jersey; and
WHEREAS, it is with tremendous sadness that we mourn the passing of Seaman Mullen and extend our deepest sympathy to his family, friends, teammates, and fellow servicemembers; and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate to honor and cherish the memory of Seaman Mullen 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 until sunset on Friday, February 11, 2022, in recognition and mourning of United States Navy Seaman Kyle Mullen.
2. This Order shall take effect immediately.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title - EXECUTIVE ORDERS › Title 55 - CHRIS CHRISTIE › Section - Executive Order No. 297 (2022)

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
Governor Philip D. Murphy
Executive Order No. 297 (2022)
An Order that Flags Fly at Half-Staff in Recognition of the Lives Lost at the Robb Elementary School in Texas
Issued: May 25, 2022.
Effective: May 25, 2022.
WHEREAS, on May 24, 2022, 21 people, including 19 children and two teachers, were killed, and several other children were injured, at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas in a horrific act of gun violence; and
WHEREAS, reports indicate that the gunman was heavily armed with an AR-15 style rifle and high-capacity magazines; and
WHEREAS, preliminary reports indicate that the gunman legally purchased two AR-15 style rifles in the days after his 18<th> birthday; and
WHEREAS, the mass shooting in Uvalde is the deadliest such incident at a U.S. school since the 2012 Sandy Hook massacre; and
WHEREAS, as in the Sandy Hook massacre, parents and other family members were forced to wait in agony to learn whether their children had lived or died, an experience that no human being should have to bear; and WHEREAS, the occurrence of any mass shooting at a school, which should be a sanctuary, represents a failure of our nation to protect our children; and
WHEREAS, a mass shooting is generally defined as an incident in which at least four people are shot, and by this standard there have been 213 mass shootings in the United States this year as of May 25, 2022--more than the number of days so far this year; and
WHEREAS, our nation's response to this tragedy, and to all such acts of senseless violence, must consist of more than thoughts and prayers; and
WHEREAS, my Administration has directed law enforcement to increase their presence at New Jersey schools to make sure our students, parents, and educators feel safe; and
WHEREAS, we must continue to make every effort to ensure that those who seek to do irreparable harm cannot 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 both to prevent these senseless and heartbreaking mass shootings from happening in our State and to end the epidemic of gun violence that plagues far too many of our communities; and WHEREAS, in honor and remembrance of the victims of this horrific tragedy, President Biden has ordered that all U.S. flags be flown at half-staff at all public buildings and grounds until sunset on May 28, 2022;
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 until sunset on Saturday, May 28, 2022, in recognition and mourning of the passing of the victims in Uvalde, Texas.
2. This Order shall take effect immediately.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title - EXECUTIVE ORDERS › Title 55 - CHRIS CHRISTIE › Section - Executive Order No. 306 (2022)

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
Governor Philip D. Murphy
Executive Order No. 306 (2022)
An Order for Flags to Fly at Half-Staff in Recognition and in Mourning of the Victims of the Attacks of September 11, 2001, Including Those From Our Home State
Issued: September 9, 2022.
Effective: September 9, 2022.
WHEREAS, on September 11, 2001, unprecedented acts of terrorism were committed in New York, Washington, D.C., and Pennsylvania; and
WHEREAS, these horrific attacks caused the largest loss of life from a foreign attack on American soil, and the largest single loss of rescue personnel in U.S. history; and
WHEREAS, approximately one quarter of the victims of the September 11, 2001 attacks were New
Jerseyans, with nearly 700 residents of our State killed in the attacks; and
WHEREAS, the terrorist attacks on our nation not only caused an immense loss of life, but also inflicted immeasurable agony and anguish on those who lived through the events, which include hundreds of New Jersey families whose lives have been forever altered by the loss of a parent, spouse, child, or other loved one; and
WHEREAS, many New Jerseyans, including thousands of police, fire, military, emergency, and construction personnel bravely responded to this tragedy, and many first responders continue to deal with chronic health effects to this day; and
WHEREAS, twenty-one years later, September 11, 2001 will continue to 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, it is also important to remember all those who have served in the U.S. military and intelligence agencies defending our nation during the 21 years since the September 11th attacks, including the thousands of servicemembers who have lost their lives in overseas engagements; 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, 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 beginning at sunset on Friday, September 9, 2022, until sunrise on Monday, September 12, 2022, 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.