Designates June 1 of each year as "Robert 'Bob' Popovics Day" in New Jersey.
AJR 209 is a commemorative resolution designating June 1 of each year as "Robert 'Bob' Popovics Day" in New Jersey. It honors Robert Popovics, a Seaside Park resident who served in the Marine Corps during the Vietnam War, operated Shady Rest restaurant in Bayville, and founded the fly-tying company Pop Fleyes. The resolution requests the Governor issue an annual proclamation recognizing this day to celebrate his community contributions and legacy. This is a symbolic gesture with no policy changes or direct impact on residents or laws.
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Introduced Jan 14, 2025
Last action Jan 14, 2025
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Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee
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2 primary · 3 co-sponsors
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Brian Rumpf
RRepublican
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Greg Myhre
RRepublican
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Dawn Fantasia
RRepublican
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Luanne Peterpaul
DDemocratic
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Margie Donlon
DDemocratic
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