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N.J. Stat. Ann. § 36:2-505

Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Flag raising

L.2025, JR 22, s.2.

2. The Governor is respectfully requested to annually display the Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Flag at the State Capitol building, and to encourage other State and local government entities to also display the flag at their respective buildings, on the following days:

a. March 9, U.S. Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day;

b. June 14, Flag Day;

c. July 4, Independence Day;

d. August 19, to honor James Foley;

e. October 7, to honor the hostages taken by Hamas on October 7, 2023;

f. November 4 and January 20, to honor those held hostage during the Iranian hostage crisis from November 4, 1979 to January 20, 1981; and

g. on any day as proclaimed by the President of the United States or Congress, pursuant to 36 U.S.C. s.904 or any other law or proclamation.

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