Recognizing New Jersey's first responders, including its law enforcement officers, firefighters, and emergency medical personnel, who responded to the September 11, 2001, attacks at the World Trade Center and who carried out the rescue, recovery, and medical relief efforts in the days and months that followed.

This resolution seeks to recognize the extraordinary efforts of New Jersey's first responders, including police officers, firefighters, and emergency medical personnel, who bravely responded to the September 11, 2001, attacks at the World Trade Center. These individuals carried out critical rescue, recovery, and medical relief operations, including the largest waterborne evacuation in history and establishing triage centers along the waterfront.

The resolution specifically honors their service and sacrifice, acknowledging the significant toll carried forward by many who have suffered and died from 9/11-related illnesses in the years since. It also remembers those who perished and reaffirms the federal government's commitment to vital support programs. These programs include the World Trade Center Health Program and the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund, ensuring continued care and compensation for those affected.