ASSEMBLY COMMERCE AND MILITARY AND VETERANS' AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

STATEMENT TO

ASSEMBLY, No. 172

STATE OF NEW JERSEY

DATED: APRIL 1, 1996

      The Assembly Commerce and Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee reports favorably Assembly, No. 172.

      This bill appropriates $34,000 to the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs to provide a grant to the Women in Military Service for America Memorial Foundation, Inc.

      In late 1986, President Reagan signed a law authorizing the construction of a memorial in the nation's capital to recognize the contributions of women who serve or have served in the armed forces. The Memorial Gate area of the Arlington National Cemetery has been selected as the site for this memorial. The Women in Military Service for America Memorial Foundation, Inc. is the non-profit organization charged by Congress with the responsibility for funding and moving the project forward.

      The bill was pre-filed for introduction in the 1996 session pending technical review. As reported, the bill includes the changes required by technical review which as been performed.