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Dunn Bill Designating March 9 as COVID-19 Heroes Day Goes to The Governor

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MORRIS COUNTY โ€” In recognition of New Jerseyโ€™s essential employees who have provided necessary services during the worst public health crisis in modern history, the Assembly approved Assemblywoman Aura Dunnโ€™s resolution designating March 9 as Covid-19 Heroes Day.
โ€œWe couldnโ€™t have survived this past year if it werenโ€™t for the selflessness of health care workers, postal employees, first responders, bus drivers, grocery store clerks, and so many more essential employees,โ€ said Dunn (R-Morris). โ€œThey risked their own lives and safety to ensure that all New Jersey residents had their needs met during the Covid-19 pandemic. This day will give us all a moment to pause and reflect on what โ€˜essentialโ€™ really means and thank these heroes who put the needs of others above their own during this time in our stateโ€™s history.โ€
March 9 is the day Gov. Phil Murphy first declared a state of emergency in response to the public health crisis caused by the coronavirus. In an effort to slow the spread of the virus, businesses shut down and people abided by stay-at-home orders, while essential employees were called upon to keep the citizens of New Jersey safe and healthy.
โ€œFrontline workers helped us navigate these uncertain times while making sure our children were cared for, our loved ones received medical care, our prescriptions were filled, our pantries were full and we had someone to call in the event of an emergency,โ€ said Dunn. โ€œWe owe them a debt of gratitude. This day will help us all remember the courage of our fellow New Jerseyans.โ€
The joint resolution between the Assembly and Senate (AJR166/SJR82) passed both houses unanimously.

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Frank L. Cahill
Frank L. Cahill
Publisher of Parsippany Focus since 1989 and Morris Focus since January 1, 2019, both covering a wide range of events. Mr. Cahill serves as the Executive Board Member of the Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce, Lt. Governor Division 9 Kiwanis Club of NJ, and Chairman of Parsippany-Troy Hills Economic Development Advisory Board.
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