ASSEMBLY RESOLUTION No. 17

STATE OF NEW JERSEY

Introduced Pending Technical Review by Legislative Counsel

PRE-FILED FOR INTRODUCTION IN THE 1996 SESSION

By Assemblyman JONES

An Assembly Resolution designating May, 1995 as New Jersey Police Athletic League Month in New Jersey.

Whereas, New Jersey Police Athletic League (PAL) is a non-profit organization formed to provide assistance to the various Police Athletic or Activity Leagues located throughout the State of New Jersey; and

Whereas, PAL, New Jersey's largest juvenile crime prevention program, is a recreation oriented program that relies heavily on athletics and recreational activities to tighten the bond between police officers and children on the street; and

Whereas, PAL is based on the belief that children, if reached early enough, can develop respect for the law and a strong, positive attitude toward police officers in their journey through life toward the goal of adulthood and citizenship; and

Whereas, PAL programs include family members in activities, which are under the supervision and constructive influence of a responsible law enforcement agency and include children from diverse cultural backgrounds; and

Whereas, PAL provides immeasurable benefits to New Jersey's youngsters and the neighborhoods and business communities in which they grow up; now, therefore,

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

    1. The month of May, 1995 is designated as "New Jersey Police Athletic League Month" in New Jersey.

    2. The Governor is requested to issue a proclamation calling upon public officials and the citizens of this State to observe the month by participating in PAL activities and programs.

STATEMENT

    This resolution designates May, 1995 as New Jersey Police Athletic League Month and requests the citizens of New Jersey observe the month by participating in Police Athletic League (PAL) activities. PAL's athletic and other related youth activities serve as a viable, successful juvenile crime deterrent. The cop, the kid and the community, all working together, is a symbol of New Jersey at its best. This resolution recognizes the significant contribution of the Police Athletic League to the citizens of this State and supports PAL's continued efforts to inprove the quality of life in New Jersey.

Designates May, 1995 as New Jersey Police Athletic League Month.