WHEREAS, it
is fitting and appropriate to honor the memory and mourn the passing
of Senator John E. Dimon; and
WHEREAS, born
in Roebling, New Jersey in 1916, Senator Dimon devoted his life
to serving his community, his State, and his country; and
WHEREAS, enlisting
in the U.S. Army in 1940, Senator Dimon served his country with
honor and distinction during the duration of this nation's involvement
in World War II; and
WHEREAS, after
the War, Senator Dimon devoted his legal career to public service,
serving as Special Assistant Attorney General, Burlington County
Public Guardian for Incompetent Veterans, and a member of the Burlington
County Bridge Commission; and
WHEREAS, Senator
Dimon also served as a highly distinguished member of the New Jersey
Racing Commission; and
WHEREAS, as
a member of the Racing Commission, Senator Dimon demonstrated a
total commitment to the preservation and advancement of the racing
industry in New Jersey; and
WHEREAS, in
1991, Senator Dimon joined the New Jersey State Senate, in which
he served with great ability and commitment; and
WHEREAS, it
is with deep sadness that we mourn the loss of Senator Dimon, and
extend our sincerest sympathies to his family and friends;
NOW, THEREFORE,
I, JIM FLORIO, Governor of the State of New Jersey, by virtue of
the authority vested in me by the Constitution and by the Statutes,
do hereby ORDER and DIRECT:
1. The flag
of the United States of America and the flag of the State of New
Jersey shall be flown at half-staff at all State departments,
offices, agencies and instrumentalities during appropriate hours
beginning on Tuesday, September 21, 1993 and through and including
Friday, September 24, 1993 in recognition and mourning of the
passing of Senator John E. Dimon.
2. This
order shall take effect immediately.
GIVEN,
under my hand and seal this
21st day of September in the Year of Our
Lord, One Thousand Nine Hundred and
Ninety-Three, and of the Independence
of the United States, the Two Hundred
and Eighteenth.
/s/
James Florio
Governor
Attest:
/s/ Scott A.
Weiner
Chief Counsel to the Governor
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