SENATE LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE

STATEMENT TO

ASSEMBLY JOINT RESOLUTION No. 215

STATE OF NEW JERSEY

DATED:  MAY 29, 2025

      The Senate Law and Public Safety Committee reports favorably Assembly Joint Resolution No. 215.

      As reported by the committee, 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.  His life can best be described as dedicated to public service.

     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.

     It is altogether fitting and proper to designate July 30 of each year as “Brian Sicknick Day” in New Jersey to recognize Officer Brian Sicknick, who lost his life protecting the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021.

      As reported by the committee, Assembly Joint Resolution No. 215 is identical to Senate Joint Resolution No. 151, which was also reported by the committee on this date.