Title
Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: Ceremonial Street Designation
Honoree: Dr. Vivian E. Carr, Pastor
Date(s): Saturday, August 28, 2021
Official Street Name(s): Intersections of Grafton Avenue and Broadway
Ceremonial Intersection Name: Dr. Vivian E. Carr Way
Sponsor: Vice-President, Luis A. Quintana
Additional Information:
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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, Dr. Vivian E. Carr, in 1977 purchased a building on Grafton Avenue and in 1978 founded the New Life Divine Purpose Deliverance Ministries where she was pastor for over forty-three (43) years; and
WHEREAS, Pastor Carr, later resided next door to the New Life Divine Purpose Deliverance Ministries Church and remained there for over twenty (20) years; and
WHEREAS, Pastor Carr, fondly known as “Mama” she was considered a trailblazer, who provided spiritual and secular guidance not just to her congregation but to the surrounding community during a time when it was not popular for women to lead; and
WHEREAS, under the pastoral guidance of Dr. Vivian E. Carr, the neighborhood became active in coat drives, community cook-outs, vacation bible schools and summer camp for the youth where children were provided meals; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Carr’s dedication to the community for four (4) decades will leave a lasting impact on Grafton Avenue community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, THAT:
1. The Municipal Council hereby authorizes the honorary and ceremonial renaming of the intersection of Grafton Avenue and Broadway as “Dr. Vivian E. Carr Way”.
2. The official name of the said street shall remain Grafton Avenue and Broadway in its entirety.
STATEMENT
This resolution authorizes the renaming of the intersections of Grafton Avenue and Broadway, as “Dr. Vivian E. Carr Way” for honorary and ceremonial purposes.