Name That Rest Stop
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100

This turnpike rest stop is named after a Founding Father of the USA who signed the Declaration of Independence. 

Who is Richard Stockton? 

100

In June, this office participated in the Police Security Expo, sharing valuable resources with attendees and gathering info from safety experts on maintaining the safety of NJs Children & Families! 

What is the Office of Resilience? 

100
These two NJ colleges faced off in the first recorded American football game.  

What are Princeton and Rutgers? 

100

This vehicle was invented by Charles Goodnight.  He used a US Army Wagon to create a mobile kitchen.  

What is a Chuckwagon?

100

As a result of the 2019-2021 Strategic Plan, Commissioner Beyer created (#) Transformational Offices.  These offices help support DCF's efforts in national best practices, self-evaluation, advances in science, and staff and consumer voice.  

What is the number (5)?

200

A turnpike rest stop is named after this American Patriot who carried pitchers of water to soldiers during the Revolutionary War's Battle of Monmouth. 

Who is Molly Pitcher?

200

This office meets frequently with Family Success Centers to share resources and connect with the community!

What is the Office of Communications- Community Outreach?

200

Gov. Murphy recently signed a law requiring the Garden State Tourism Maps to be redrawn to include this as an official region. 

What is Central Jersey?

200

It is estimated the 30% of tailgaters never even do this act. 

What is enter the stadium?

300

This southern GSP rest stop is named after Hoboken, NJ native who was nicknamed "Ol' Blue Eyes".

Who is Frank Sinatra?

300

In June 2023, this office hosted an event to celebrate the fathers whose involvement help guide our policies and practices!

What is the Office of Family Voice? Specifically, the Fatherhood Engagement initiative!

300

Helping to keep gardens populated and pollinated, this little critter became the NJ state bug in June 1974.

What is the honeybee?

300

NFL Superfan Joe Cahn was given this nickname after visiting every NFL stadium, 125 college stadiums, and 9 NASCAR tracks.  

Who/what is "Da Commish"?

400

Governer Murphy renamed this Parkway rest stop as the Jon Bon Jovi service area. 

What is the Cheesequake Service Area.  

400

The local offices from this county held an appreciation event for their resource families, recognizing their dedication to keeping the youth they care for #SafeHealthyConnected!

What is Mercer County? 

400

The worlds tallest water tower stands in this town at an impressive 212 feet tall. 

Where is Union? 

400

In 1933, the "most famous tailgating party" was held from Wednesday to Saturday in Jacksonville, FL.  Name the two teams that played in this game.  

What are the Florida Gators & the Georgia Bulldogs?

500

Named after this man who is widely known as the greatest football coach in history, this service area is located in Ridgefield, NJ on the turnpike. 

Who is Vince Lombardi?

500

This local office partnered with the Bridgeton Exchange Club for National Child Abuse Prevention Month, making a generous donation to help local families in the area.  

What is the Cumberland East Local Office?

500

Former President, Obama visited this Edison, NJ local eatery in 2010. 

What is Tastee Subs?

500

This NJ location, historically known as the original College of New Jersey, hosted the first official sports tailgate on 11/6/1869.  Name this Ivy League establishments current moniker.  

What is Princeton University? 

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