Title
Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: Street Dedication
Honoree: Bishop Harold N. Foy
Official Street Name(s): Corner of Kearny Street and Summer Avenue
Ceremonial Street Name: Bishop Harold N. Foy Plaza
Sponsor: Crump
Additional Information: N/A
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[Whereas, the late Bishop Harold N. Foy was one of the many community activists in this great metropolis as a consummate public servant and a renowned man of God; and
WHEREAS, Newark Residents was very fond of this community legend for his many contributions and donations to everyone; and
WHEREAS, the late Bishop Harold N. Foy leaves behind a history of community and personal achievements in both his public and private lifestyles; and
WHEREAS, the Governing Body of the City of Newark, New Jersey is seeking to maintain his legacy amongst the residents of this City by designating signage within the City of Newark honoring the many successful years of his unselfish contributions.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, THAT:
1. The corner of Kearny Street and Summer Avenue is hereby designated as the late "Bishop Harold L. Foy, Plaza" for honorary and ceremonial purposes.
2. The Official name of said streets shall remain as Kearny Street and Summer Avenue in its entirety.
Statement
Resolution by the City of Newark designating the corner of Kearny Street and Summer Avenue in honor of the Late "Bishop Harold N. Foy" for honorary and ceremonial purposes.