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Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: Ceremonial Street Designation
Honoree: Adalberto Del Valle
Date(s): October 1, 2026
Official Street Name(s): Intersection of Montclair Avenue and Mount Prospect Avenue
Ceremonial Intersection Name: Adalberto Del Valle Way
Sponsor: Luis A. Quintana, Council President
Additional Information:
Thursday 3:00 P.M. until 4:00 P.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, Adalberto Del Valle, born in Pinar del Rio, Cuba, he and his family came to the City of Newark in July of 1971. As he attended school to improve himself and acquire a command of the English language Adalberto attended Montclair State University. As he supported his family he was employed as a lab technician at the Hooten Chocolate Factory then moved on to Seton Leather Factory where he was promoted to the position of manager; and
WHEREAS, in 1977 Adalberto Del Valle purchased an apartment building. As he became a landlord, he also became a long-standing neighbor and active member of the community, as he raised his family; and
WHEREAS, while actively residing in the community, he was known to support members of his community, local businesses and hire from within his community. He was known as a mentor that made himself available to provide support to those who needed his assistance. Adalberto never forgot the city of Newark; his contributions are immeasurable and his legacy worthy of notable recognition.
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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 Montclair Avenue and Mount Prospect Avenue “Adalberto Del Valle Way”.
2. The official name of said streets shall remain as Montclair Avenue and Mount Prospect Avenue in its entirety.
STATEMENT
This Resolution authorizes the naming of the intersection of Montclair Avenue and Mount Prospect Avenue “Adalberto Del Valle Way”. for honorary and ceremonial purposes.