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 honors the first responders from New Jersey – including police officers, firefighters, and emergency medical personnel – who responded to the September 11th attacks at the World Trade Center. It acknowledges their significant contributions to rescue, recovery, and medical relief efforts in the immediate aftermath and in the years that followed. The resolution specifically recognizes the large-scale waterborne evacuation and the work of New Jersey Task Force 1. It also reaffirms federal support for programs assisting those affected by the attacks.