Designates February 22 of each year as "Peter Still Day" in New Jersey.

Summary

The joint resolution declares every February 22 a state‑wide day to honor Peter Still, an enslaved man who became a noted abolitionist and New Jersey resident. It asks the governor to issue an annual proclamation urging public officials, private groups, and citizens to observe the day with appropriate events. The measure seeks to raise public awareness of New Jersey’s Black heritage and the history of slavery.

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