N.J. Admin. Code § Executive Order No. 72 (2019)
Governor Philip D. Murphy
Executive Order No. 72 (2019)
A Tribute to the Life and Passing of United States Servicemember Kevin Yali
Issued: June 25, 2019.
Effective: June 25, 2019.
WHEREAS, former United States Navy servicemember Kevin Yali was born in Paterson and was a longtime resident of Midland Park; and
WHEREAS, Kevin was a graduate of Midland Park High School, where he made the All-Bergen County wrestling team as a senior; and
WHEREAS, Kevin attended the United States Naval Academy following graduation; and
WHEREAS, Kevin enlisted in the United States Navy in 2012, completing four separate deployments as a servicemember; and
WHEREAS, Kevin tragically lost his life in Afghanistan on June 19, 2019, while providing security for American forces; and
WHEREAS, Kevin was a beloved son and brother, whose presence will be missed by his family, his friends, his fellow servicemembers, and by the people of New Jersey whom are grateful for his service; and
WHEREAS, it is with immense sadness that we mourn Kevin's sudden passing, and extend our deepest sympathy to his family, friends, and colleagues; and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate to honor the exemplary character, outstanding achievements, and cherished memory of Kevin, and to mark his passing;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, PHILIP D. MURPHY, Governor of the State of New Jersey, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and by the Statutes of this State, do hereby ORDER and DIRECT:
N.J. Admin. Code Executive Order No. 72 (2019)