SENATE MILITARY AND VETERANS' AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

STATEMENT TO

SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION No. 90

STATE OF NEW JERSEY

DATED:  MAY 21, 2026

      The Senate Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee reports favorably Senate Joint Resolution No. 90.

      This joint resolution designates May 1st of each year as “Silver Star Service Banner Day.”  Throughout the history of the United States, individuals have dedicated their lives and service to the protection of our values and nation.  Those individuals deserved to be honored and recognized.

     The Silver Star Service Banner is a symbol to honor and remember wounded and ill service members and veterans.  Formally recognized by the United States Congress in 2010, “Silver Star Service Banner Day” is observed at the national level on May 1st of each year to honor wounded and ill service members and veterans.

     It is fitting and proper for this State to honor and remember wounded and ill service members and veterans and the service they provided for our country by designating May 1st of each year as “Silver Star Service Banner Day” in New Jersey.