ASSEMBLY STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE

STATEMENT TO

ASSEMBLY JOINT RESOLUTION No. 215

STATE OF NEW JERSEY

DATED:  MARCH 20, 2025

      The Assembly State and Local Government Committee reports favorably Assembly Joint Resolution No. 215.

This joint resolution designates July 30 of each year as “Brian Sicknick Day” in New Jersey.

     On January 6, 2021, Officer Brian Sicknick was called upon to protect the United States Capitol.  Officer Sicknick, who had served with the United States Capitol Police for more than 12 years, lost his life in the line of duty as a direct result of courageously defending Congress and the Capitol.

     Officer Sicknick was born on July 30, 1978 in New Brunswick, New Jersey. 

     Officer Sicknick joined the United States Capitol Police in July of 2008 and on his most recent assignment he served on the First Responders Unit.  During his career, Officer Sicknick became a member of the mountain bike unit. His duties included patrolling the grounds and protecting those he was sworn to serve, as well as the public at large that visited the Capitol on a daily basis.