Title
Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: Ceremonial Street Designation
Honoree: Ana Doris Velez
Date(s): Saturday, September 14, 2024
Time: 10:00 A.M.
Ceremonial Intersection Name: Ana Doris Velez Way
Official Street Name(s): Intersection of Summer Avenue and Arlington Avenue
Sponsor: Council Member, Anibal Ramos, Jr.
Additional Information:
The Ceremonial Street Dedication will be held on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at 10:00 A.M.
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WHEREAS, Ordinance 6PSF-f, adopted on May 20, 2015, authorizes the designation of an intersection, etc., for honorary and ceremonial purposes; and
WHEREAS, Ana Doris Velez, was not only a beloved grandmother to her family, but also a cherished figure in the North Ward community for which she lived for thirty (30) years; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Velez dedicated herself to the well-being and betterment to the children of the community and was affectionately known by the them as the grandmother of the neighborhood AKA “Abuela,” a title she earned through her unwavering commitment to feeding, clothing and loving the children in her immediate area; and
WHEREAS, Abuela Doris’ home was a sanctuary for many and a place where children could find guidance, support and love; she was more than a caregiver, she was a mentor, who helped countless children find their way out of trouble and onto a path toward brighter futures; and
WHEREAS, Abuela Doris’ influence extended beyond her family, but touching the lives of many who always gave her deep respect and affection for what she so freely gave others from her heart and soul.
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 Summer Avenue and Arlington Avenue “Ana Doris Velez Way”.
2. The official name of the said streets shall remain and Summer Avenue Arlington Avenue in their entirety.
STATEMENT
This Resolution authorizes the naming of the intersection of Summer Avenue and Arlington Avenue “Ana Doris Velez Way”, for honorary and ceremonial purposes.