AJR 34 New Jersey General Assembly · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Designates April 9th of each year as Dr. James Still Day in New Jersey.

AJR 34 designates April 9th of each year as "Dr. James Still Day" in New Jersey to honor Dr. James Still, a self-educated African-American herbalist and homeopathic healer born in 1812 to formerly enslaved parents. The bill requests the Governor issue an annual proclamation encouraging public observance through events and activities. It commemorates Dr. Still's legacy of overcoming racial and economic barriers to build a successful medical practice and develop innovative herbal remedies. This is a ceremonial resolution with no new regulations or funding, solely recognizing historical contributions.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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