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RECOGNIZING & COMMENDING
Sponsored by President Mildred C. Crump
1. Individuals during the 28th Annual Senior Fashion Show that are considered Trailblazers during Women’s History Month held on Thursday, May 18, 2017
2. Mrs. Euriel Hemmerly, Founder of Euriel Global Network and Magazine Enterprise
3. Individuals during The Newark Symphony Hall’s Ministers Council in conjunction with the World Gospel Music Association, celebrating Gospel Music Month held on Saturday, June 3, 2017
4. Princess Barbara Moultrie, Grand Queen Bathsheba
5. The Democratic Republic of Sao Tome and Principe, a Portuguese speaking island nation in the Gulf of Guinea, commemorating their 42nd Year of Independence at their Flag Raising Ceremony to be held on Wednesday, July 12, 2017
6. Reverend Monsignor Anselm Nwaorgu, Ph.D, on his 25th Year of Priestly Ordination Jubilee Anniversary, held at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church on Friday, June 30, 2017
7. Pastor Mary Seabright on her 60th Birthday Celebration held on Monday, June 5, 2017
8. Ms. Mary Singletary on her Tribute Luncheon held on Saturday, June 3, 2017
9. Mrs. Acquilla Q. Jones
Sponsored by Council Member Augusto Amador
10. The “Best of the Best” for Ironbound Catholic Academy for the school year 2016-2017
11. Claudia S. Guerra-Pais for receiving the “Achievement Award” and Spencer A. Brilhante for receiving the “Citizenship Award” at Ironbound Catholic Academy for the school year 2016-2017
12. Alexis Sarango for receiving the “Citizenship Award” and Ashley Saldana for receiving the “Achievement Award” at Ann Street School for the school year 2016-2017
13. Johana Ruiz for receiving the “Citizenship Award” and Gaby Da Silva for receiving the “Achievement Award” at Lafayette Street School for the school year 2016-2017
14. The “Best of the Best” for Ann Street School for the school year 2016-2017
15. The “Best of the Best” for Hawkins Street School for the school year 2016-2017
16. Jennifer Santos for receiving the “Achievement Award” and Jean Carlos Rodriguez for receiving the “Citizenship Award” for Hawkins Street School for the school year 2016-2017
17. The “Best of the Best” for Wilson Avenue School for the school year 2016-2017
18. The “Best of the Best” for Oliver Street School for the school year 2016-2017
19. The “Best of the Best” for South Street School for the school year 2016-2017
20. The “Best of the Best” for Lafayette Street School for the school year 2016-2017
21. The “Best of the Best” for East Side High School for the school year 2016-2017
22. Leslie Ortiz for receiving the “Citizenship Award” and Bruno Portes for receiving the “Achievement Award” for Oliver Street School for the school year 2016-2017
Sponsored by Council Member John Sharpe James
23. Mrs. Jettie B. Gilliard in honor of Older American Month
24. Ms. Kim Boerrigter, a student at Malcolm X. Shabazz High School on her acceptance to Harvard University
25. Individuals demonstrating excellence in the South Ward Community
26. The Newark Explorers for their time and dedication in placing flags on the graves of fallen Veterans on Memorial Day with Guyton-Callahan American Legion Post 152
27. Posthumously commending Mrs. Josephine “Dottie” Stephens of Ms. D’s Restaurant
Sponsored by Council Member Gayle Chaneyfield Jenkins
28. Mr. Corey Sinclair Jackson, a Letter Carrier for the U.S. Postal Service, who is being honored by the James C. White Community for “Going Beyond the Call of Duty” in serving residents during his Appreciation Luncheon held on Saturday, June 3, 2017
29. Mr. Lewis V. Graves
Sponsored by Council Member Eddie Osborne
30. “Juneteenth - A Cultural Explosion of Freedom throughout the African Diaspora” event held on Saturday, June 17, 2017
Sponsored by Council Member Luis A. Quintana
31. “The New Jersey Performing Arts Center” for 20 years of Distinguished Community Service and Dedication to the Youth of Newark and the Garden State
32. Individuals during the Ecuadorian Mother’s Day Celebration held on Sunday, May 21, 2017
33. Individuals during the Mother’s Day Celebration held on Sunday, May 21, 2017
34. Individuals during the Dominican Mother’s Day Celebration of the Dominican Parade and Cultural Festival of Essex, Inc.
35. Mr. Thomas Kenney, IUOE Local 68, Ms. Jean M. Pierce, HPAE Local and the Honorable Anthony Vauss, Mayor of Irvington, New Jersey, to be honored at the Essex-West Hudson Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO 30th Annual Breakfast held on Sunday, June 4, 2017
36. Ms. Olga Alonso Cardenas on her retirement after 37 years of teaching as a Bilingual Elementary Teacher, a Reading Recovery Teacher and as a Master Teacher for the Newark Public Schools System at the Office of Early Childhood
Sponsored by Council Member Anibal Ramos, Jr.
37. Lisbon Wine and Liquors 9th Anniversary Wine Tasting held on Thursday, May 18, 2017
38. Ms. Ana Mirtha Rodriguez and Ms. Luz Nydia Mercado-Diaz on their retirement from the Newark Public Schools System
39. Community Leaders during the “Festival Del Mapeye” on their 20th Anniversary Celebration for their Musical, Cultural, Civic and Community Engagement and Sponsorship held on Sunday, June 4, 2017
40. Mr. Pedro Caycho on his “25th Anniversary Celebration” as a Peruvian Folk Singer in New Jersey, held on Saturday, June 10, 2017
41. Iglesia Cristiana Emanuel, Inc., Reverend Jose Morales, Pastor of Iglesia Cristiana Emanuel, Inc. and Pastora Rosario Morales of Iglesia Cristiana Emanuel, Inc., during the Clergy Breakfast Celebration with Councilman Anibal Ramos, Jr.
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