Gordon/Vitale Bill To Permit School Bus Advertisements Clears Committee

TRENTON – A measure sponsored by Senator Paul A. Sarlo that would establish the New Jersey Hall of Fame in Bergen County’s Meadowlands Complex to celebrate New Jerseyans who have made notable contributions to society was approved today by the Assembly Tourism and Gaming Committee.

“Television and movies often portray New Jersey as a State full of negative, shady characters, which couldn’t be farther from the truth,” said Senator Sarlo, D-Bergen, Essex and Passaic. “This measure would help celebrate those New Jerseyans who have made advances in arts, culture athletics, education and other areas. The Hall of Fame would recognize and celebrate the New Jerseyans who have made positive advances in the State and around the world, and help bring credibility to New Jersey.”

TRENTON – A measure sponsored by Senators Paul A. Sarlo and Joseph M. Kyrillos that would create the “New Jersey Hall of Fame” to celebrate New Jerseyans who have made notable contributions to society received final legislative approval today by the full Assembly.

“The Hall of Fame would help celebrate the New Jerseyans who have and continue to represent our State around the country and around the world,” said Senator Sarlo, D-Bergen, Essex and Passaic. “All too often, the media portrays the State in a negative light. This measure would work to show native sons and daughters of New Jersey that we are proud of what they’ve accomplished, and we want them to continue to represent the State in a positive light.”

TRENTON – A measure sponsored by Senator Paul A. Sarlo that would establish the New Jersey Hall of Fame to honor New Jerseyans who have made substantial contributions to society in the arts, sciences and other areas was approved today by the Senate Economic Growth committee.

“New Jerseyans have made huge contributions in nearly every field of human endeavor,” said Senator Sarlo, D-Bergen and Passaic. “Think about it, Thomas Edison was from New Jersey, as was Paul Robeson. Meryl Streep and Buzz Aldrin were also born in New Jersey. Our state’s heritage is too rich not to have a museum honoring these individuals who contributed so much and left their mark on American culture.”

TRENTON – Legislation sponsored by Senators Bob Gordon and Joseph Vitale to permit school districts to sell advertising on school buses as a way to help offset costs was signed into law today by Governor Chris Christie.

“Selling school-appropriate advertising will give cash-strapped districts the ability to raise additional revenue to offset program and transportation costs,” said Senator Gordon (D-Bergen). “Given the unprecedented budget cuts we have seen to education, this presents an exciting opportunity for districts to work proactively to supplement state and local funding.”

“It is imperative that we continue to find creative ways to ensure that all of our schools are equipped to offer the high-quality education our students deserve,” said Senator Vitale (D-Middlesex). “This is a sure-fire way to get more money to our school districts to help them restore programs and services they were forced to eliminate as a result of the extraordinary budget cuts they faced last year.”

TRENTON – A measure sponsored by Senators Paul A. Sarlo and Joseph M. Kyrillos to establish the “New Jersey Hall of Fame” to celebrate New Jerseyans who have made notable contributions to society was signed into law today by Governor Richard J. Codey.

“Too often the media negatively portrays New Jersey and its residents,” said Senator Sarlo, D-Bergen, Essex and Passaic. “We want famous New Jerseyans to know that we are proud of their accomplishments, and the Hall of Fame will serve as a tribute to those who have and continue to represent our State well around the country and throughout the world.”

TRENTON – A measure sponsored by Senators Paul A. Sarlo and Joseph M. Kyrillos that would establish the New Jersey Hall of Fame in Bergen County’s Meadowlands Complex to celebrate New Jerseyans who have made notable contributions to society was approved today in the Senate.

“So much attention is given to New Jerseyans who are crooks and portray our state in a negative light. I see the Hall of Fame as a great opportunity to recognize the New Jerseyans who are rich in arts, culture and athletics, education and numerous other areas, which is evident by noting some of the famous people who were born here,” said Senator Sarlo, D-Bergen, Essex and Passaic. “The Hall of Fame would serve as a tribute to those New Jerseyans who have accomplished so much by making a positive impact around the world, and who continue to make us proud here in the Garden State.”