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Legislation arising from the Caylee Anthony tragedy in Florida has been signed into law by Governor Christie.
The measure, “Caylee’s Law”, was sponsored in the state Senate by Tom Kean, Jr. (R- Union) and Diane Allen (R- Burlington). The law upgrades to a crime of the fourth degree failure to report the death of a person while creating a new crime, also of the fourth degree, of failing to report the disappearance of a child within 24 hours.
Senator Jim Holzapfel and Assemblymen Dave Wolfe and Greg McGuckin were officially sworn into office in Trenton on Tuesday, January 10, 2012 as the representatives of the 10th Legislative District.
“I am honored that the people of the 10th Legislative District have chosen me to represent them in the Legislature,” said Senator Holzapfel. “I look forward to the opportunity to do what is in the best interest of our community and the State of New Jersey. I know that Andy Ciesla, Dave Wolfe and I have always put our constituents first. That is who elects us and that is who we work for.”
Senator Dawn Marie Addiego:
“Trenton is a somber place today in remembrance of Alex DeCroce’s grace, charisma and dedication to the people of New Jersey. During my time in the Assembly, I valued and benefitted from the guidance and steady hand of our Republican leader, and admired his grace and poise. His death is a loss to his family, his friends, the legislature and the State of New Jersey.”
Senator Kip Bateman and Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli, both R-Somerset, Hunterdon, Mercer and Middlesex, issued the following statement on the passing of Assembly Republican Leader Alex DeCroce:
Senator Bateman:
“Alex DeCroce was a dear friend and long time colleague who I will truly miss. The State House just won’t be the same without him, and the State of New Jersey is poorer for losing him. My sincerest condolences and prayers go to Betty Lou and the DeCroce family.”
Senator Joe Kyrillos (R- Monmouth) issued the following statement mourning the death of Assemblyman and Republican leader Alex DeCroce:
“Alex DeCroce was my friend with whom I served for over twenty years in the legislature. Words cannot adequately express the sorrow we all feel today, nor our condolences to Betty Lou and the DeCroce family. May Alex rest in peace and his legacy never be forgotten in the halls of the State House.”
Jim Holzapfel was sworn in as the new Senator for the 10th Legislative District during the reorganization of the New Jersey Senate on Tuesday, January 10, 2012.
Sam Thompson was sworn in as the new Senator for the 12th Legislative District during the reorganization of the New Jersey Senate on Tuesday, January 10, 2012.
Senator Jennifer Beck issued the following statement today on the passing of Assembly Minority Leader Alex DeCroce:
“I had the privilege of working with Leader DeCroce during my time in the Assembly and continued to have a close relationship with him after I was elected to the Senate. Alex was a kind, generous, patient man who earned the respect of everyone he met. He was a public servant in the truest sense of the word and both New Jersey and Trenton lost a great leader.
State Senator Joe Pennacchio (R-Morris/Passaic) issued the following statement regarding the passing of Assemblyman Alex DeCroce:
“It is with sadness that New Jersey awoke to the news that Assemblyman and Assembly Republican Leader Alex DeCroce died suddenly last night. Alex was a dedicated public official, but importantly a caring and loving husband, father and grandfather. My condolences and prayers go out to Betty Lou, their children and grandchildren.
Senator Kevin O’Toole issued the following statement on the passing of Assemblyman Alex DeCroce:
“I am truly saddened to learn that my friend and mentor Alex DeCroce passed away last night. He truly loved New Jersey and from an early age dedicated his energy, his intellect and his spirit to serving the people of this State. I learned a lot on how to be an effective legislator, under Alex’s tutelage, during my tenure in the General Assembly as part of his leadership team.
“My thoughts and prayers are with Alex’s family and those he served with in the Legislature.
