Democrat,

This week, we honored the extraordinary life of Lt. Governor, Sheila Oliver, with a three-day Celebration of Life that began in Trenton and will conclude in Essex County.

Yesterday, members of the public were invited to the New Jersey State House Rotunda where the Lt. Governor laid in state, escorted and accompanied by a rotating Honor Guard from the New Jersey State Police. Her casket was draped in an American flag and ferried in a gold hearse with the state seal on the front doors. Hundreds of state officials, state lawmakers, members of Congress, and local officials waited in line to pay their respects at the foot of the casket one by one-- including the Governor and First Lady, and members of the New Jersey Legislative Black Caucus, who each carried a red rose to place by the casket. A line of hundreds of people waited to get in to pay their respects to one of New Jersey’s most iconic and beloved change makers.

To read more about the life and legacy of our friend and Lt. Governor, Sheila Oliver, click here.

For those interested in attending one of the remaining events that are open to the public:

  • Friday, August 11, 2023
    Lt. Governor Oliver will be escorted to the Essex County Historic Courthouse by the Honor Guard of the New Jersey State Police. Members of the public are invited to pay their respects to Lt. Governor Oliver at the Essex County Historic Courthouse where she will lie in state from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Lt. Governor Oliver will be accompanied by a rotating Honor Guard from the Essex County Sheriff’s Office
  • Saturday, August 12, 2023  
    A Memorial Service, open to members of the public, will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Newark, where Lt. Governor Oliver will be accompanied by the Honor Guard of the New Jersey State Police. The celebration of life will feature a eulogy by the Rev. Al Sharpton. Following the Memorial Service, the casket will be escorted by the Honor Guard of the New Jersey State Police to her final resting place where Lt. Governor Oliver will be interred in a private ceremony.

“Lt. Governor Oliver is a living testament to the importance of having Black women in positions of power to represent the needs and values of our community,” said Rev. Al Sharpton. “Lt. Governor Oliver fought to ensure more women — and more Black women in particular — have the opportunity to serve in elected office. Not satisfied with her own success, she paved the way for a new generation as well.”


State flags will also fly at half-staff for a month in honor of one of New Jersey's most accomplished and devoted public servants.


You can visit our website here for updated information on memorial services.


At the New Jersey Democratic State Committee, we are committed to upholding the legacy of Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver. Her unwavering dedication to improving the lives of others will serve as an enduring example and propel us forward in our mission to continue breaking barriers and build a state that embraces equity, inclusivity, and fairness for all. We look forward to working with the countless individuals, across generations, she has opened doors for, empowered, and guided.


— Chairman LeRoy J. Jones, Jr.

 
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