Casino Control Commission adopts resolution honoring All Wars Memorial Building’s 100th anniversary

The New Jersey Casino Control Commission on May 12 adopted a resolution commemorating the 100th anniversary of the All Wars Memorial Building in Atlantic City and recognized the building’s longstanding role honoring Black veterans and serving the local community.

Commission leadership read the resolution on the record and moved its adoption. The resolution recounts that the building was authorized for construction in 1921 and dedicated in August 1925 “to public use as a permanent memorial commemorating Black veterans” and notes that it has served as an anchor of Atlantic City’s Black community, a venue for events and, on occasion, a temporary shelter during local emergencies. Commissioners voted by voice; the motion passed with unanimous “ayes.”

Councilman Kaleem Shabazz, speaking on behalf of the city council and Mayor Marty Small Sr., thanked the commission for the recognition and invited the public to anniversary events, including a Memorial Day observance to be held at noon and an expanded celebration scheduled for Aug. 15. Commander Patricia Tatum of Kenneth B. Hawkins Post 61 of the American Legion said the building has hosted veterans’ organizations and community events for generations and described the upcoming South Jersey Regional Stand Down—an event that connects veterans to medical and social services carried out with partners such as Tropicana, the Department of Military and Veteran Affairs and Catholic Charities.

Commissioners offered brief remarks acknowledging restoration work and volunteers; one commissioner specifically acknowledged Barbara Camper for her role in revitalization efforts. The resolution will be placed in the commission’s official record as recognition of the building’s centennial and community contributions.

The commission returned to its regular agenda after the vote; no further action related to the resolution was taken at the meeting.