b'Governor Murphy Signs Legislation Supporting Veterans and Members of the Armed ForcesPress Release, January 18, 2022https://nj.gov/governor/Governor Phil Murphy today signed several pieces of legislation (A-259, A-1121, A-5694, and A-6012) which support and protect New Jerseys veteran and armed forces communities. These bills will expand civil service preference for veterans, upgrade penalties for misrepresentation of members of the armed forces, ease public school access for dependents of armed forces members, and provide funding to sup-port the commissioning of the new USS New Jersey. Our veterans and members of the armed forces have selflessly dedicated their careers and their lives to serving our country and our state, said Governor Murphy. The legislation I am signing today will benefit these brave New Jerseyans and their families. Today, and every day, we are grateful for the sacrifices made by New Jerseys veterans and reserve and active-duty soldiers, and we willcontinue to support them in every way we can. These bills expand support for families planning military moves to New Jersey, as well as veterans aspiring to the civil service, said Department of Military and Veterans Affairs Commissioner Brig. Gen. Lisa Hou, D.O.A1121 toughens the stance against veteran status fraud, which is disrespectful to the more than 325,000 proud veterans of our great state. Finally, I hope all residents will share in excitement for the commissioning of the USS New Jersey this year. Primary sponsors of A-259 include Assemblymembers Wayne DeAngelo, Raj Mukherji, and Daniel Benson, and Senators Vin Gopal, and Joseph Pennacchio. Generally, we pay tribute to our veterans on Veterans Day, or some other patriotic holiday. Yet we should be paying tribute to our veterans as well as to our active duty military members all the time, in thanks for their service, sacrifice and commitment to keeping our country strong and safe, said Senator Vin Gopal. With the signing of these bills, we continue to recognize the service of members of the military and support them and their families, by focusing on education, and allowing them to pursue their dreams under what can sometimes be difficult school transitions and relocations. We should could continue to honor their sacrifice for the institutions this nation holds dear.This bill signing will help veterans find employment more quickly after leaving the armed forces. Stable employment in a steady job is one of the best ways veterans can assimilate into life outside of the military, said Senator Joe Pennacchio. It is a well-deserved benefit for the courageous men and women making the transition from military to civilian life. Veterans who participated in a military campaign for which a medal has been designated or supported combat operations without direct presence in the actual theater of war should not be denied civil ser-vice preference for their faithful service to our country, said Assemblymembers Wayne DeAngelo, Raj Mukherji, and Dan Benson, in a joint statement. This legislation will address an unnecessarydistinction to assist certain service members in their quest for civilian employment. This legislation provides civil service preference to military service members who did not serve in a theater of operation, but did serve during a war or conflict for which the federal government authorized a campaign or expedition medal. Primary sponsors of A-1121 include Assemblymembers Carol Murphy, Ronald Dancer, and Sterley Stanley, and Senators Joseph Lagana, and Joseph Pennacchio. This bill signing will help veterans find employment more quickly after leaving the armed forces. Stable employment in a steady job is one of the best ways veterans can assimilate into life outside of the military, said Senator Joe Pennacchio. It is a well-deserved benefit for the courageous men and women making the transition from military to civilian life.State Of New Jersey Current and former members of our military have protected and servedGovernor Phil Murphy our country to earn their much-deserved benefits, said AssemblymembersCarol Murphy and Sterley Stanley in a joint statement. Those who unjustlymisrepresent themselves as US veterans, through stolen valor to takeadvantage of our system deserve a harsh penalty.This measure will ensurethat those who break the law and impersonate a war hero receive the properand upgraded punishment.8 Military Appreciation Resource Magazine Thank You For Your Service'