New Jersey — In a gesture of solidarity with the Dominican individuals, the Authorities of the State of New Jersey has ordered that the flag of the USA and the state flag be flown at half-staff subsequent Monday, April 21.
The choice, issued by govt order by Interim Governor Tahesha Means, seeks to pay tribute to the greater than 230 deadly victims of the collapse of the roof on the Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domingo, which occurred on April 8.
The tragedy has deeply shocked each the Dominican Republic and its neighborhood on this state, the place greater than 380,000 Dominicans reside. Among the many deceased are residents of New Jersey, and lots of households have been immediately affected.
On this context, the Consul Basic of the Dominican Republic in New Jersey, José Francisco Santana Suriel, stated: “We’re deeply grateful to Governor Phil Murphy and his total workforce for his or her fixed help and solidarity with the Dominican Republic. This motion is a real gesture of empathy within the face of the immense ache that our individuals are experiencing after the tragic lack of so many lives within the collapse of the Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domingo.”
“On behalf of the President of the Dominican Republic, Luis Abinader, we categorical our honest gratitude to Interim Governor Tahesha Means and the whole Murphy administration. We recognize the help supplied to the Dominican neighborhood in New Jersey. We additionally thank the elected officers who collaborated within the repatriation course of and supplied accompaniment each right here and in our nation,” he added.
Santana reiterated this consulate’s dedication to the affected neighborhood whereas highlighting the significance of this symbolic motion. It strengthens the ties between each nations at a time of deep mourning, when solidarity and empathy play a number one function.
