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A Joint Resolution designating March 10, 2026 “South Plainfield Day” in New Jersey.

Whereas, The Borough of South Plainfield is in Middlesex County, New Jersey, found within the Raritan Valley region; and

Whereas, On March 10, 1926, the Governor and Legislature formally incorporated the Borough pending the result of a local referendum, which passed the following month; and

Whereas, March 10, 2026, will mark the 100th anniversary of the Borough; and

Whereas, This centennial celebration is particularly fortuitous due to its coincidence with national celebrations of the 250th anniversary of the United States in 2026; and

Whereas, Long before it was formally incorporated, many people lived and worked in the Borough, including the Lenape, Quakers, and Baptists; and

Whereas, The Borough was a military crossroads as well as the site of multiple skirmishes between British and American forces in the American Revolutionary War; and

Whereas, During this period, General George Washington traveled though the Borough before the Battle of Trenton, and the Continental Army marched through the Borough on the way to the Battle of Yorktown; and

Whereas, Building on its past, the Borough’s motto, “Vision – Family – Industry,” today symbolizes the Borough’s values of innovation, community, and hard work; and

Whereas, Over 25,000 people call the Borough home, including many families, small business owners, trades workers, artists, athletes, and public servants who all contribute to the Borough’s vibrant community; and

Whereas, Showcasing the Borough’s values, numerous Borough businesses and organizations have made a mark on New Jersey and the nation; and

Whereas, These businesses and organizations include Hadley Field, which made aviation history through the first-ever night airmail flights, the Plainfield Curling Club, which is the largest and oldest curling club in New Jersey, and MRP Steel, which fabricated thousands of tons of steel to help construct One World Trade Center following the September 11, 2001 terror attacks; and

Whereas, The Borough also has a wealth of cultural and natural resources, including the South Plainfield Historical Society Museum, the Highland Woods Nature Preserve, and Monument Park; and

Whereas, The Borough plans to celebrate and commemorate its centennial throughout the year, with a reenactment of the Borough’s first council meeting, the placement of a time capsule, the holding of an essay contest, the issuance of commemorative keepsakes, and the unveiling of Centennial Square at Putnam Park; and

Whereas, It is altogether fitting and proper that the State of New Jersey join in the celebrations and commemorations of the Borough’s 100th anniversary by designating March 10, 2026 “South Plainfield Day” in New Jersey; now, therefore,

Be It Resolved by the Senate and General Assembly of the State of New Jersey:

1. March 10, 2026 is hereby designated “South Plainfield Day” in New Jersey.

The Governor shall issue a proclamation calling upon public officials and citizens of this State to observe the day with appropriate activities and programs.

2. Copies of this resolution, as filed with the Secretary of State, shall be transmitted by the Clerk of the General Assembly or the Secretary of the Senate to the Borough of South Plainfield.

3. This joint resolution shall take effect immediately.

STATEMENT

This resolution designates March 10, 2026 “South Plainfield Day” in honor of the Borough of South Plainfield’s 100th anniversary.

The Borough of South Plainfield in Middlesex County, New Jersey, was incorporated on March 10, 1926. March 10, 2026, will mark the 100th anniversary of the Borough. This centennial celebration is particularly fortuitous due to its coincidence with national celebrations of the 250th anniversary of the United States in 2026.

Long before it was formally incorporated, many people lived and worked in the Borough, including the Lenape, Quakers, and Baptists. During the American Revolutionary War, the Borough was a military crossroads as well as the site of multiple skirmishes between British and American forces.

Numerous Borough businesses and organizations have made a mark on New Jersey and the nation, including Hadley Field, which made aviation history through the first-ever night airmail flights, the Plainfield Curling Club, which is the largest and oldest curling club in New Jersey, and MRP Steel, which fabricated thousands of tons of steel to help construct One World Trade Center following the September 11, 2001 terror attacks. Today, over 25,000 people call the Borough home, including many families, small business owners, trades workers, artists, athletes, and public servants who all contribute to the Borough’s vibrant community.

The Borough plans to celebrate and commemorate its centennial throughout the year, with a reenactment of the borough’s first council meeting, the placement of a time capsule, the holding of an essay contest, the issuance of commemorative keepsakes, and the unveiling of Centennial Square at Putnam Park.