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Veterans’ News: March 2011

GOLD STAR FAMILY LICENSE PLATES HONORING

FALLEN SOLDIERS SIGNED INTO LAW
Legislation which will allow the families of New Jersey soldiers who
made the ultimate sacrifice while on active duty to receive specialized
“Gold Star Family” license plates was signed into law on January 31, 2011.
The bill, S2192, authorizes the state Motor Vehicle Commission to release
a special license plate to the immediate family members of servicemen and ser-
vicewomen who lost their lives while on active duty. The plate’s design will Senator Donald Norcross and Assemblyman Whip Wilson, both members of
their respective legislative military and veterans affairs committees, aboard a
helicopter while visiting troops at Fort Indiantown Gap on December 8.
include a gold star and the words “Gold Star Family” along the bottom.
Senator Donald Norcross, Assemblyman Angel Fuentes, and STATE SENATE HONORS NJ
Assemblyman Gilbert “Whip” Wilson were co-sponsors of the legislation. JEWISH WAR VETERANS
On, Thursday, March 10, 2011, the
VETERANS WHO OWN OR WORK AT BUSINESSES New Jersey State Senate Military and
TO BENEFIT UNDER NORCROSS BILL Veterans’ Affairs Committee honored the
Jewish War Veterans of New Jersey for
On March 10, a bill sponsored by Senator Norcross that would allow a
their extensive record of service and con-
local public contract set-aside program for businesses that are owned by or
tinued commitment on behalf of veterans.
that employ veterans passed the Senate Military and Veterans’ Affairs Com-
The group, as well as individual vet-
mittee, by a vote of 5-0.
erans, was presented with a State Senate
Senate Bill S2729 now heads to the full Senate for a vote. For more infor-
Resolution.
mation on the bill, please visit our website at www.njleg5.com.

A NOTE FROM YOUR LEGISLATORS

Representing our veterans in Trenton is something that we take great pride in doing. If
there is anything that we can do for you, your family, or your local organization, please
feel free to contact any of our district offices below. Thank you for your time, and
thank you for your service to our country.
Sincerely,
SENATOR DONALD NORCROSS
ASSEMBLYMAN ANGEL FUENTES ASSEMBLYMAN WHIP WILSON
info@njleg5.com Senator Donald Norcross presenting Larry Altersitz, Quartermaster and Past
Post Commander of the Jewish War Veterans Post #126, with a Senate
Resolution for his service.

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