AJR 176 — Designates June 10 of each year as "Christina Grimmie Day" in NJ.*

AJR176 1R [First Reprint] ASSEMBLY JOINT RESOLUTION No.

Assemblyman Hutchison, Assemblywoman Katz, Assemblymen Sauickie, Guardian, MillerMiller, Moen, McClellan and MoenAssemblywoman Park         SYNOPSIS      Designates June 10,10 2026of each year as “Christina Grimmie Day” in NJ.

  CURRENT VERSION OF TEXT      As introduced.reported by the Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee on May 28, 2026, with amendments.

   A Joint Resolution designating June 10,10 20261[, 2026] of each year1 as “Christina Grimmie Day” in New Jersey.

and Whereas, Christina’s accomplishments also included successfully releasing her first independent extended play, "Find“Find Me,"Me,” which debuted at number two on iTunes;

finishing top three on season six of NBC's "The“The Voice”;

performing on multiple television shows including "The“The Ellen Show"Show” and "Dancing“Dancing with the Stars";Stars”;

and Whereas, It is altogether fitting and proper to designate June 10,10 20261[, 2026] of each year1 as “Christina Grimmie Day” to recognize Christina’s lasting cultural impact, honor her legacy as a New Jersey artist, and promote awareness of efforts to support victims of unexpected tragedies;

     2.    The Governor is respectfully requested to issue a proclamation recognizing June 10,10 20261[, 2026] of each year1 as “Christina Grimmie Day” in New Jersey.

    STATEMENT        This joint resolution designates June 10, 2026 as “Christina Grimmie Day” in New Jersey.

     Christina Grimmie was a proud New Jersey native who grew up in Marlton, New Jersey and rose to national prominence as a talented singer and songwriter.

 Christina first built a devoted following in the early days of YouTube by sharing her music online, eventually amassing hundreds of millions of views and a global fan base.       Christina’s accomplishments also included successfully releasing her first independent extended play, "Find Me," which debuted at number two on iTunes;

amassing almost 3.5 million YouTube subscribers;

finishing top three on season six of NBC's "The Voice”;

performing on multiple television shows including "The Ellen Show" and "Dancing with the Stars";

having multiple album and single releases in the top 10 on iTunes;

and winning an American Music Award in 2011 for New Media:

Best Female, among many others.

     Tragically, Christina’s life was taken by a gunman following a concert in Orlando, Florida in June 2016.  In the wake of this tragedy, Christina’s family established the Christina Grimmie foundation to support individuals and families facing similar unexpected hardships and crises, specifically families who have lost a loved one to gun violence.

     Christina’s artistry, voice, and connection with her audience continue to resonate with fans around the world and her music and performances remain widely celebrated and continue to inspire new generations.  June 2026 will mark the 10-year anniversary of Christina’s passing.       It is altogether fitting and proper to designate June 10, 2026 as “Christina Grimmie Day” to recognize Christina’s lasting cultural impact, honor her legacy as a New Jersey artist, and promote awareness of efforts to support victims of unexpected tragedies.