Title
Recognizing and Commending: Andrea Barbaria
Sponsor: Council Member Payne
Presented at Meeting ( X ) Presented at outside function ( )
Additional Information:
body
Whereas, Andrea Barbaria has served as Vice Consul and Consul for the government of Italy at the Newark New Jersey consulate since January 2008 and
Whereas, during his tenure, the government of Italy elevated its office in Newark from a vice consulate (attached to its New York office) to a full consulate to better serve the citizens of North and Central Jersey, which in turn dramatically increased the number of citizens served, showing the high regard by the Italian ministry of foreign affairs toward the Italian American communities in New Jersey and
Whereas, when this occurred the Italian government promoted Andrea to the pre-eminent position of a full Consul reflecting its confidence and enthusiasm for the exemplary work done by him and
Whereas during his tenure, Consul Barbaria has established strong and deep ties with local governments within his jurisdiction and especially with the City of Newark, whose history include lengthy and substantial contributions by generations of Italian-Americans who made their home in our city and
Whereas Consul Barbaria's outreach programs have created lasting bonds with many Italian American citizens and organizations of the Greater Newark Metropolitan Area
Now therefore be it resolved by the municipal council of the City of Newark New Jersey that
It does hereby present this resolution of recognition and commendation to Consul Andrea Barbaria in recognition of his extraordinary record of service to the citizens of the Greater Newark Metropolitan Area and wishes him continued success in his diplomatic career for the great nation of Italy