Designates April 9 of each year as Dr. James Still Day in New Jersey.
AJR 172 designates April 9 of each year as "Dr. James Still Day" in New Jersey to honor Dr. James Still, an African-American homeopathic healer born in 1812 who overcame racial barriers through self-education and medical innovation. The bill requests the Governor issue an annual proclamation encouraging public officials and citizens to observe the day with appropriate events. This resolution has no funding requirements or regulatory changes - it solely commemorates Dr. Still's legacy and contributions to medicine, as preserved at the Dr. James Still Historic Office Site in Medford.
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May 2024
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Introduced May 10, 2024
Last action May 10, 2024
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May 10, 2024
General Assembly · Introduced
Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Tourism, Gaming and the Arts Committee
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Carol Murphy
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