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Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: Ceremonial Street Designation
Honoree: Reverend Raymond Grier
Date(s): Friday, October 3, 2025
Official Street Name(s): Bergen Street and West Runyon Street
Ceremonial Intersection Name: “Reverend Raymond Grier Way”
Sponsor: Council Member Louise Scott-Rountree
Additional Information:
Ceremonial designation is scheduled for Friday, October 3rd, 2025 at 1:00 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, Reverend Raymond Grier, is known as a faith leader, entrepreneur and community advocate; and
WHEREAS, Reverend Raymond Grier is a devoted and loving husband, a caring and supportive father, a mentor to all in the community; and
WHEREAS, throughout the years, Reverend Raymond Grier, has always been available to his community and continues to show love and support for all; and
WHEREAS, the contributions of Reverend Raymond Grier are worthy of recognition.
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 Bergen Street and West Runyon Street as “Reverend Raymond Grier Way”.
2. The official name of said streets shall remain as Bergen Street and West Runyon Street in its entirety.
STATEMENT
This Resolution authorizes the naming of the intersection of Bergen Street and West Runyon Street as “Reverend Raymond Grier Way”, for honorary and ceremonial purposes.