36:2-31 - "Long-Term Care Week" designated - New Jersey Statutes

36:2-31.     "Long-Term Care Week" designated 
    1. a.  The second full week of May in each year shall be designated as "Long-Term Care Week" in the State of New Jersey to increase public awareness of the contributions made by persons in the long-term care field who are providing care to some of the most vulnerable members of our community. 

   b.   Each year during  "Long-Term Care Week," awards for County Long-Term Care Volunteer of the Year shall be presented by the Governor to a volunteer in each county for that individual's dedication to service and invaluable volunteer assistance. 

   c.   Nominations for the award shall be submitted by persons involved in the long-term care field in the State at any time during the year to the Governor, with a written statement setting forth the reasons for the individual's nomination. 

   d.   From the nominations submitted, the Governor shall select a recipient from each county.  The award shall be presented by the Governor in a public ceremony on a day during "Long-Term Care Week." 

   L.1993,c.61.