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RECOGNIZING & COMMENDING
Sponsored by President Mildred C. Crump
1. 2016 Gracias Christmas Cantata at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center on Thursday, October 14, 2016
2. Teachers and educators from Newark, East Orange and Plainfield, New Jersey during Educators Sunday at Ebenezer Baptist Church on Sunday, September 25, 2016
3. Ms. Odaline Truitt as the recipient of the “2016 Congressman Donald M. Payne, Sr. Social Justice Award” during the Newark NAACP’s 102nd Freedom Fund Luncheon on Saturday, October 1, 2016
4. Dr. Victor Parsonnet on his retirement celebration after sixty (60) years of service in the medical field at Beth Israel Medical Center/RWJBarnabas Health on Wednesday, October 5, 2016
5. Mr. Willie F. Jones on his retirement from Pathmark Stores at New Community Corporation on Bergen Street, Newark, New Jersey on Saturday, October 8, 2016
6. Reverend Dr. Guy Campbell, Jr., on his retirement as President of the General Baptist Convention of New Jersey on Friday, October 7, 2016
7. Individuals during Clinton Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church, Family and Friends, Men and Women’s Day Committee Awards Luncheon on Saturday, October 22, 2016
8. Pastor Pamela B. Jones, Brother David L. Jones and Liberating Word Ministries celebrating their 10th Anniversary on Sunday, October 30, 2016
9. Reverend Andre l. Coffee celebrating his 10th Anniversary as the Shepherd of First Timothy Baptist Church on Sunday, November 13, 2016
10. Individuals during the Federation of Liberian Mandingos Associations of the USA during the Fundraising Event at Prince Hall Masonic Lodge, Newark, New Jersey to sponsor scholarships for the Liberian Mandingo students in the United States (these are additional certificates previously done on August 13, 2016)
11. Mr. Richard W. Roper, Public Policy Executive and Civic Leader at The Great Hall, Rutgers University-Newark on Thursday, October 27, 2016
12. Her Excellency, Mrs. Olufunso Amosun, wife of the Executive Governor of Ogun State, Nigeria, during her visit to the City of Newark, New Jersey for the Nigerian Independence Day Celebration and Flag Raising Ceremony on Friday, October 28, 2016
13. Ms. Martha Adedoyin, Mr. Andrew Onyewuenyi and Ms. Lilly Robinson during the Nigerian Independence Day Celebration and Flag Raising Ceremony on Friday, October 28, 2016
Sponsored by Council Member Carlos M. Gonzalez
14. Dr. Nicholas Baldwin, Dean and Director of Operations at Wroxton College of Fairleigh Dickerson University and Ms. Madeline Boughton, Director and Founder of the MAD Travel Program
15. Newark High School Students on their trip through the MAD Travel Program to Wroxton College in London, England in the United Kingdom on Wednesday, October 19, 2016
Sponsored by Council Member John Sharpe James
16. Dr. Judith Miller during the Newark Branch of the NAACP’s 102nd Freedom Fund Luncheon on Saturday, October 1, 2016
17. Individuals during the Newark Branch of the NAACP’s 102nd Freedom Fund Luncheon on Saturday, October 1, 2016
18. St. Luke’s A.M.E. Church celebrating their 100th Church Anniversary on Sunday, October 23, 2016
Sponsored by Council Member Gayle Chaneyfield Jenkins
19 Ms. Kelly Cherelle Price as a “Motivated Mom” on Saturday, October 15, 2016
20. Ms. Michele Thornton as a “Motivated Mom’ on Saturday, October 15, 2016
21. Mrs. Elayna Fernandez as a “Motivated Mom” on October 15, 2016
22. Ms. Dorinda Walker, Ms. Cynthia Alfaro and Ms.Latoyia Dennis as a “Motivated Mom” on Saturday, October 15, 2016
23. Ms. Asabi Davis, Gold Medal and Silver Medal Winner of the Brick City Master Swim Club at JFK Recreation Center, Newark, New Jersey
24. Mr. Fareed Muhammad for donating seventy-five (75) pairs of sneakers and backpacks during the “Back to School” Event in the Central Ward of Newark, New Jersey
25. Reverend Robert L. DeVeaux and Humanity Baptist Church celebrating their 65th Church Anniversary and Gala at Mayfair Farms, West Orange, New Jersey on Saturday, October 29, 2016
Sponsored by Council Member Joseph A. McCallum, Jr.
26. Mr. Steve Poole of the West Ward for his community service
27. First Lady Elizabeth V. Gregory celebrating her 70th Birthday Party on Wednesday, October 26, 2016
28. Assemblywoman Cleopatra G. Tucker for her 3rd Annual Veteran’s Day She Served Brunch on Saturday, November 5, 2016 at Maize Lounge, Newark, New Jersey
Sponsored by Council Member Eddie Osborne
29. Mr. Jose Luis Jimenez, a Newark Firefighter and an Outstanding Community Leader and Model Citizen
30. Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Alpha Alpha Lambda Alpha Chapter in celebrating 90 years of Brotherhood and Service which was founded on October 13, 1926 in Newark, New Jersey
31. Mr. John G. Centani, Fire Chief on his retirement after thirty (30) years of service with the Newark Fire Department
Sponsored by Council Member Luis A. Quintana
32. Individuals during the Annual Hispanic National Heritage Month for the City of Newark, New Jersey (Group I) on Friday, September 30, 2016 at Rutgers University-Newark, on Saturday, October 1, 2016 at the Newark Public Library and on Sunday, October 2, 2016 at the Newark Museum
33. Individuals during the Annual Hispanic National Heritage Month for the City of Newark, New Jersey (Group II) on Friday, September 30, 2016 at Rutgers University-Newark, on Saturday, October 1, 2016 at the Newark Public Library and on Sunday, October 2, 2016 at the Newark Museum
34. “Acclamation Day,” A Day of Prayer for the City of Newark, New Jersey, on Sunday, October 9, 2016
35. Mr. Carlos “Carlitos” Soto, Musician during Hispanic Heritage Month in the City of Newark, New Jersey, on Friday, October 14, 2016
36. Iglesia Cristiana Manuel celebrating their 26th Anniversary on Sunday, October 30, 2016
Sponsored by Council Member Anibal Ramos, Jr.
37. Individuals of Ls Rondalla De Barceloneta, Puerto Rico during the 350 Newark Anniversary Celebration and The Hispanic National Heritage Month being held at the Newark Museum on Sunday, October 2, 2016
38. Mrs. Esther “Queen Esther” Person celebrating her 107th Birthday on Friday, September 30, 2016, at the Forest Hill Healthcare Center
39. Mr. Joseph Terrones on being awarded a scholarship during the “Listeners Today, Mentors Tomorrow,” 4th Annual Latino Youth Leadership Conference, Rutgers University-Newark, Paul Robeson Center on Saturday, October 22, 2016