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WHEREAS, Christopher
J. Jackman first graced the State capital some 30 years ago as a
staff member for the New Jersey Senate and Assembly; and
WHEREAS, he
rose from his staff position to be elected to the General Assembly
in 1967, an office to which he was re-elected seven times; and
WHEREAS, during
his service in the General Assembly, his colleagues exhibited their
respect and faith in his leadership by electing him their Majority
Leader and Speaker; and
WHEREAS, after
distinguished service in the Assembly, Christopher Jackman was elected
to serve in the New Jersey Senate in 1982 and re-elected to a second
term in 1987; and
WHEREAS, as
a State legislator, Christopher J. Jackman was a tenacious proponent
of the causes he espoused and a consistently strong voice for senior
citizens and all the people he represented; and
WHEREAS, his
good humor and inimitable style, which so often diffused difficult
situations, brought diverse groups together and immeasurably improved
the legislative process; and
WHEREAS, he
brought the same vigor and commitment which he demonstrated as a
legislator to his work in union affairs and in his community activities;
and
WHEREAS, in
spite of his significant stature among his colleagues and admirers,
both in the Legislature and throughout the State, he was the embodiment
of humility and sincerity, and a friend to all who had the privilege
to know him; and
WHEREAS, his
dedication to public and community service have never detracted
from his devotion to his family and friends; and
WHEREAS, it
is fitting and appropriate for the Sexy真人y to mark the
passing of Christopher J. Jackman, an irreplaceable leader and public
servant;
NOW, THEREFORE,
I, JAMES J. FLORIO, Governor of the Sexy真人y, by the
virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and by
the Statutes of this State, 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 mast at all State departments, offices,
agencies and intrumentalities during appropriate hours beginning
on Wednesday, January 30, 1991, through and including Friday,
February 1, 1991 in recognition and mourning of the passing of
a distinguished legislator and leader, Christopher J. Jackman.
2. This
Order shall take effect immediately.
GIVEN,
under my hand and seal
this 29th day of January in the
Year of Our Lord, one thousand
nine hundred and ninety-one, and
of the Independence of the United States,
the two hundred and fifteenth.
/s/
James J. Florio
GOVERNOR
Attest:
/s/ Andrew
Weber
Chief Counsel to the Governor
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