# N.J. Stat. § 36:2-7: "New Jersey P.O.W.-M.I.A. Recognition Day" designated

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T36_C2_S2-7

## Section

- **Citation:** N.J. Stat. § 36:2-7
- **Heading:** "New Jersey P.O.W.-M.I.A. Recognition Day" designated
- **Jurisdiction:** New Jersey
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** NJ Code / Title 36 / Chapter 2 / Section 2-7

## Text

1. The third Friday in September of each year shall be designated as "New Jersey P.O.W.-M.I.A. Recognition Day" in recognition of the sacrifices of the citizens of this State and of our Nation who were captured by the enemy or are missing in action. L.1984,c.83,s.1; amended 1999, c.123, s.2.

## Nearby sections

- [N.J. Stat. § 36:2-1 Crispus Attucks Day](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T36_C2_S2-1.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 36:2-1.1 Special commemorations posted on Department of State website.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T36_C2_S2-1.1.md)
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- [N.J. Stat. § 36:2-3 New Jersey Day](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T36_C2_S2-3.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 36:2-4 Women's history week; designation](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T36_C2_S2-4.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 36:2-5 Governor's proclamation; women's history week](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T36_C2_S2-5.md)
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- [N.J. Stat. § 36:2-7 "New Jersey P.O.W.-M.I.A. Recognition Day" designated.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T36_C2_S2-7.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 36:2-8 Request for proclamation by Governor](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T36_C2_S2-8.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 36:2-9 New Jersey Retired Teachers Day](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T36_C2_S2-9.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 36:2-10 Police, firemen, first aid day](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T36_C2_S2-10.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 36:2-11 Annual observance](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T36_C2_S2-11.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 36:2-12 Literacy Awareness Week](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T36_C2_S2-12.md)
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