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RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING
Sponsored by President LaMonica R. McIver
1. Tourette Syndrome Awareness Day, June 4, 2023
Sponsored by Council Member Patrick O. Council
2. Individuals honored of the Candy Elite All-Stars Cheer Team, as 2022 and 2203 Cheer Port National Champions
3. Fawaz Bilewu, 20233-2023 University High-School Senior Scholar Athlete of the Year
4. Belinda Salaam, Aide, on her retirement after twenty-two (22) years of public service at George Washington Carver Elementary School
5. Freda Barrow, Teacher, on her retirement after twenty-three (23) years of public service at George Washington Carver Elementary School
6. Individuals honored during the Weequahic Historic Neighborhood Passing the Baton Event, held on Saturday, June 24, 2023
Sponsored by Council Member C. Lawrence Crump
7. Faith Lauryn Christian
8. Willie Mae Christian, on her Birthday Celebration
9. Reverend Dr. William Everette Christian, on his Birthday Celebration
10. Robert C. Holmes, on his retirement from Rutgers School of Law
Sponsored by Council Member Carlos M. Gonzalez
11. Dr. Jose Aviles, Ed. D., on his retirement from Barringer High School
Sponsored by Council Member Dupré L. Kelly
12. Erykah Badu, honored for her contribution to 50 Years of Hip-Hop
13. yasiin bey, honored for his contribution to 50 Years of Hip-Hop
Sponsored by Council Member Luis A. Quintana
14. Raymond G. Heineman, honored during the 36th Annual Breakfast Essex-West Hudson Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO, held on Sunday, June 11, 2023
15. Individuals honored during the 36th Annual Breakfast Essex-West Hudson Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO, held on Sunday, June 11, 2023
16. Sebastian Bello-Calixto, honored by the National Junior Honor Society
17. Alejandro D. Hernandez, Ceremonial Street Dedication
18. Patricio Delfin Villarreal
19. Angel Cintron, on his 70th Birthday Celebration
20. Jerry Gottesman, Ceremonial Street Dedication
21. Individuals honored during the 2023 Dominican Pride Festival, held on Sunday, July 9, 2023
22. Individuals honored during the Colombian Hispanic-American Chact International
23. Mattie D. James, on her 80th Birthday Celebration
24. Aaron J. Nieves, on graduating from Essex County Newark Vocational Technical School
25. Tyler E. Nieves, on graduating from Maria L. Varisco-Rogers Charter School
26. Mario Montoya, on his retirement after thirty-seven (37) years of public service with the United States Postal Service
Sponsored by Council Member Anibal Ramos, Jr.
27. Raymond Montalvo, on his retirement
28. Individuals honored during the Golden Broom Awards, held on Monday, June 26, 2023
29. Top 10 Graduates, Robert Treat Academy
30. Top 10 Graduates Ridge Street Elementary School
31. Top 10 Graduates, Abington Avenue School
32. Top 10 Graduates, Roberto Clemente School
33. Top 10 Graduates, Elliot Street School
34. Top 10 Graduates, Luis Munoz Marin School
35. Top 10 Graduates, Salome Urena Elementary School
36. Top 10 Graduates, Technology High School
37. Top 10 Graduates, Park Elementary School
38. Top 10 Graduates, Barringer High School
39. Top 10 Graduates, First Avenue School
40. Top 10 Graduates, Rafael Hernandez School
41. Wanda Jimenez, Manager, The Waterfront
Sponsored by Council Member Louise Scott-Rountree
42. Ralph R. Caputo, honored during the Newark Teacher’s Union, 25th Annual Albert Shanker, Scholarship Award Dinner, held on Wednesday, May 24, 2023
43. Sandi Paola, on her 50th Birthday Celebration
44. Reverend Kenneth Edward Wakefield, Office of Overseer of the Sacred Service of Episcopal Investiture, at St. Paul ‘s Calvary United Church of God, held on Saturday, June 10, 2023
45. Bishop T. Cooper, on his 46th Pastoral Anniversary, at Palm Garden Holiness Church, held on Sunday, June 11-18, 2023
46. Rosalind Johnson Gayton, International Super Model, honored during the Emily Miles Lifetime Fashion Achievement Awards Gala & Dinner, held on Saturday, June 17, 2023
47. Individuals honored during the Flowers While You Live, BeautifulOne Outreach Program Annual Dinner, held on Saturday, June 17, 2023
48. Individuals honored during the Sisters of Strength Empowerment Group, 2nd Annual Juneteenth Extravaganza, held on Saturday, June 17, 2023
49. Mr. Willie and Mrs. Leanna Jones, on their 65th Wedding Anniversary Celebration, held on Saturday, June 17, 2023
50. Individuals honored during the Juneteenth and Music Forum 2023, held on Saturday, June 17, 2023
51. Individuals honored during the NJ National Action Network and Jumpstart Program, 13th Annual Networking Event, “Keeping the Dream Alive Awards”, held on Monday, June 19, 2023
52. Prophetess Sandra Lindo, Host, Pray Without Ceasing International Ministries - Prayer Conference 2023, at Emanuel Missionary Baptist Church, held on Friday, June 23-25, 2023
53. Bishop-Elect Kevin L. Pendleton, on his Episcopal Consecration, at Jehovah-Jireh Praise & Worship Church Center, held on Saturday, June 24, 2023
54. Individuals honored during the Newark-Scott Cultural & Civic Foundation, Inc., Madam Louise Scott Legacy Brunch “Honoring Our Past, Present and Future”, at Kruger-Scott Mansion, held on Saturday, June 24, 2023
55. Mount Olive Baptist Church, on its 131st Church Anniversary, held on Sunday, June 25, 2023
56. Pastor Fred L. Sullivan II, on his 4th Pastoral Anniversary, at Bethlehem Baptist Church, held on Sunday, June 25, 2023
57. Pastor Tiffany Morrast, on her 11th Pastoral Anniversary, at Secret Place of Praise Church, held on Sunday, June 25, 2023
58. Deacon Kathy West, honored during the Geruth Rountree Scholarship Luncheon, at the Good Neighbor Baptist Church, held on Sunday, June 25, 2023
59. Moderator Reverend Jeffrey Bryan, honored during the New Hope Missionary Baptist Association, Inc.’s Appreciation Banquet, at the Gran Centurions, held on Sunday, July 9, 2023
60. Elder Raymond Grier and First Lady Linda Grier, on their 51st Wedding Anniversary Celebration
61. Joyce Lorraine Clinton-Harmon, on her retirement after eighteen (18) years of public service at the Essex County, Division of Family Assistance and Benefits and twelve (12) years of service at Patient Care Meds Services
62. Happy Nails, on its 15th Year Anniversary, on Friday, July 14, 2023
63. Individuals honored during Broken Are Healed Ministries, Inc.’s We All Matter Luncheon, held on Saturday, July 15, 2023
64. Friendship Ministries, Inc., on its 100th Anniversary, at Costa del Sol Restaurant, held on Sunday, July 16, 2023
65. Overseer Dr. Daryl Alexander, Sr. and Elect-Lady Tasha Alexander, on his 57th Birthday, their 30th Wedding Anniversary and twenty (20) years in the Ministry, a Black Tie Gala, at The Chandelier, held on Wednesday, July 19, 2023
66. Promised Land Baptist Church, on its 57th Church Anniversary, to be held on August 12, 2023
Sponsored by Council Member Michael J. Silva, Jr.
67. Honorable Augusto Amador, Former East Ward Councilman, Ceremonial Street Dedication
68. Salvador Malheiro
69. Jorge Almeida
70. Diamantino Manuel Sabina
71. António Augusto Amaral Loureiro e Santos
72. Josquim Manuel dos Santos Baptista
73. Joáo António Filipe Campolargo
74. Maria Merlo
75. Linda J. Richardson
76. Outstanding Citizens, Oliver Street School
77. Outstanding Citizens, Ann Street School
78. Captain Gary Vickers, on his retirement after thirty-eight (38) years of public service with City’s Department of Public Safety, Police Division