Sponsored by:
Senator FRED H. MADDEN, JR.
District 4 (Camden and Gloucester)
Senator BARBARA BUONO
District 18 (Middlesex)
Co-Sponsored by:
Senator Vitale
SYNOPSIS
Designates November 3 in each year as "Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Day."
CURRENT VERSION OF TEXT
As introduced.
An Act designating November 3 in each year as "Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Day" and amending P.L.1991, c.319.
Be It Enacted by the Senate and General Assembly of the State of New Jersey:
1. Section 2 of P.L. 1991, c.319 (C.36:2-24) is amended to read as follows:
2. The month of November is permanently designated as "Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month" and November 3 is permanently designated as "Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Day" in the State of New Jersey.
(cf: P.L.1991, c.319, s.2)
2. Section 3 of P.L.1991, c.319 (C.36:2-25) is amended to read as follows:
3. The Governor and the Legislature urge all citizens to recognize "Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month" and "Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Day," and to provide encouragement and assistance to those organizations that offer educational, advocacy and support services for Alzheimer's victims and their caregivers.
(cf: P.L.1991, c.319, s.3)
3. This act shall take effect immediately.
STATEMENT
This bill permanently designates November 3rd as "Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Day" in the State of New Jersey.
In 1991, the Legislature enacted N.J.S.A.36:2-23 et seq., which permanently designates the month of November as "Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month." This bill amends that law to also permanently designate November 3rd as a specific day of awareness for Alzheimer's Disease, which continues to take a tremendous toll on the victims of the disease and their caregivers.