Title
Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: Ceremonial Street Designation
Honoree: The Benavente Family
Date(s): Friday, May 23, 2025
Official Street Name(s): Crittenden Street & Rowland Street
Ceremonial Intersection Name: “Benavente Family Way”
Sponsor(s): Council Member Luis A. Quintana/ Council Member Anibal Ramos, Jr.
Additional Information:
Ceremonial Street Dedication will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday,
May 23, 2025, at the corner of Crittenden Street & Rowland Street.
Body
WHEREAS, Ordinance 6PSF-f, adopted on May 20, 2015, authorizes the designation of an intersection, etc., for honorary and ceremonial purposes; and
WHEREAS, the Benavente family, has a long history of service and dedication to the city of Newark serving proudly and honorably in various law enforcement agencies; and
WHEREAS, Al Benavente, the family patriarch, began the family’s long history in law enforcement service when he joined the Newark Police Department and quickly rose through the ranks, retiring after serving many years in former Mayor Sharpe James Department, where he served many years on the prestigious security detail of former Mayor Sharpe James; and
WHEREAS, his beloved son Andrew, began his dedicated service with the Newark Police Department with the distinct honor of becoming the youngest police officer sworn in, and during his years of service received numerous Unit Citations for exceptional work performed in his official capacity including arrests for robberies, assaults and sexual assaults; and
WHEREAS, other family members and extended members have served and/or continue to as Newark Police officers, Fire Department personnel, correction officers and security guards; and
WHEREAS, for many years the Benavente’s and their extended family members have unselfishly given back to Newark community and their many contributions and well-deserved awards and accolades are a testament for this notable recognition.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, THAT:
1. The Municipal Council does hereby authorize the honorary and ceremonial renaming of the intersection of Crittenden Street & Rowland Street as “Benavente Family Way”.
2. The official name of said streets shall remain as Crittenden Street & Rowland Street in its entirety.
STATEMENT
This Resolution authorizes the naming of the intersection of Crittenden Street & Rowland Street as “Benavente Family Way”, for honorary and ceremonial purposes.