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S.RES.157 A resolution extending the best wishes of the Senate to New Jersey Governor Jon S. Corzine and expressing the Senate's hope for his speedy and complete recovery.

A former US Senator, the New Jersey Governor Jon Corzine is wished a speedy recovery in this resolution recognizing his recent auto accident and serious injuries.

Corzine served for about five years in the Senate from 2001 and then won his bid for New Jersey Governor in 2006.

Sponsor:  Senator Harry Reid (D-NV)

Vote: Passed Senate by Unanimous Consent April 18, 2007

Cost to the taxpayers: No discernible cost

Earmark Certification:   Not applicable to this resolution.

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   Whereas The Honorable Jon S. Corzine, the Governor of the State of New Jersey, served with distinction in the United States Senate from January 3, 2001, to January 17, 2006;

   Whereas, during his time in the Senate, Governor Corzine made many friends in both political parties;

   Whereas, on April 12, 2007, Governor Corzine was seriously injured in a major traffic accident;

   Whereas Governor Corzine is in critical but stable condition in the Trauma Intensive Care Unit at Cooper University Hospital in Camden, New Jersey; and

   Whereas Governor Corzine's many friends in the Senate are deeply concerned about the Governor and have had him in their thoughts since the tragic accident occurred: Now, therefore, be it

    Resolved, That the Senate extends its best wishes to New Jersey Governor Jon S. Corzine and hopes for his speedy and complete recovery.

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