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Week in NJ - August 4th, 2023

08/4/2023

Remembering Lieutenant Governor Sheila Y. Oliver
 1952 - 2023

Governor Murphy Orders Flags to Fly at Half-Staff for One Month in Remembrance of Lieutenant Governor Sheila Y. Oliver

Governor Phil Murphy ordered yesterday that U.S. and New Jersey flags fly at half-staff at all state buildings and facilities from Friday, August 4, 2023, through Monday, September 4, 2023, in recognition and remembrance of Lieutenant Governor Sheila Y. Oliver, who tragically passed away on August 1, 2023. 

“Asking Sheila Oliver to be my running mate and partner in government was the best decision I ever made,” said Governor Murphy. “While Lieutenant Governor Oliver’s passing leaves a void in our state that can never truly be filled, she leaves behind a model of public service and integrity that serves as a template for us all. Tammy and I, and our children, are heartbroken, and our deepest sympathies and prayers remain with the Oliver family and all who knew and loved her. I am ordering our flags to fly at half-staff for the next month as all of New Jersey mourns her loss together. History will remember Lieutenant Governor Oliver as a trailblazer and an icon, and her memory and dedicated service to the people of our state will be an inspiration forever.”

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Governor Murphy and Oliver Family Announce Official New Jersey State Funeral for The Honorable Lieutenant Governor Sheila Y. Oliver

The official New Jersey State Funeral and Memorial Service for Lieutenant Governor Sheila Y. Oliver will take place at the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Newark on Saturday, August 12, 2023. 

The New Jersey State Funeral and Memorial Service will follow two days when Lieutenant Governor Oliver will lie in state in both the Rotunda of the New Jersey State Capitol and the Essex County Historic Courthouse. The three-day “Celebration of Life” will pay tribute to Lieutenant Governor Oliver’s extraordinary life and legacy of public service. 

“As we come together in shared mourning over the loss of our family member and friend Lieutenant Governor Sheila Oliver, we will remember the legacy she leaves behind as a changemaker and trailblazer,” said Governor Murphy. “Together, we will honor and celebrate her remarkable contributions to the state she loved, recognizing the profound impact she had on the millions of people who call New Jersey home.”  

“Sheila was not only a distinguished public servant, but also our cherished daughter, sister, aunt, friend, and hero,” said the Oliver Family. “She leaves behind a legacy of dedication, service, and inspiration. We will remember her commitment to the people of New Jersey and her tireless efforts to uplift the community. May her memory be a source of comfort and strength to all who knew her.”

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Statement from the Oliver Family

"It is with incredible sadness and a heavy heart that we announce the passing of the Honorable Sheila Y. Oliver, Lieutenant Governor of the State of New Jersey. She was not only a distinguished public servant but also our cherished daughter, sister, aunt, friend, and hero.

"As we come to terms with this profound loss, we kindly request that you respect the privacy of the Oliver family during this difficult time as they grieve their beloved Sheila.

"Sheila Y. Oliver leaves behind a legacy of dedication, service, and inspiration. We will remember her commitment to the people of New Jersey and her tireless efforts to uplift the community.

"Further information and details regarding memorial arrangements will be provided in due course. Until then, we appreciate your understanding and support.

"May her memory be a source of comfort and strength to all who knew her." 

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Late Lt. Governor Sheila Oliver Honored By East Orange Students at Festival

ABC 7  NY: "Students in East Orange, New Jersey honored the life and legacy of Lieutenant Governor Sheila Oliver.

On Thursday, the East Orange Summer Work Experience Program (SWEP), Seton Hall University, and Essex County Community College hosted a festival entitled, "Youth Voices Matter: Empowering Youth Through Expression and Engagement."

East Orange teens gathered at City Hall plaza to showcase their talents and express their voices, all while honoring Oliver's life achievements."

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First Lady Tammy Murphy Honors Lieutenant Governor Sheila Y. Oliver

On Tuesday, following Lieutenant Governor Oliver's passing, First Lady Tammy Murphy shared a memory from the night Lieutenant Governor Oliver was introduced to the Murphy family.

 

"This picture was taken exactly six years ago in Newark on the evening we introduced Sheila to our children,"said First Lady Tammy Murphy. "She was a leader, a mentor and one of the kindest people we knew. Our entire family mourns Sheila but also know we all are better for having known her."

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