For Immediate Release:
September 12, 2025

Monmouth County Commissioner Director issues statement regarding proposed legislation to make 9/11 a federal holiday

FREEHOLD, NJ – On behalf of the Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners, Commissioner Director Thomas A. Arnone issued the following statement regarding legislation proposed by Rep. Mike Lawler to designate September 11 as a federal holiday:

“For three years, I have advocated for the federal and state governments to make September 11th an official holiday, a Day of Remembrance. I want to thank Rep. Lawler for taking an important step to achieve this at the federal level, and I encourage our NJ federal representatives to support this bill.

I've said it many times, but I will say it again: in order to give the victims, the first responders and their loved ones the respect they deserve, and to ensure that future generations learn about the tragic events that happened that day, we must make September 11th an official holiday.

With each year that goes by, it becomes more important to never forget.

Again, I thank Rep. Lawler for the legislation he has proposed, and while we have declared a Day of Remembrance in Monmouth County, please know that I will not rest until 9/11 becomes a holiday both state and countrywide.”

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