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RECOGNIZING & COMMENDING
Sponsored by President Mildred C. Crump
1. Individuals during the Father’s Day Celebration at Bethany Senior Center held on Tuesday, June 13, 2017
2. Individuals who participated in the “MS. BLIND DIVA Empowerment Pageant 2017”, held on Saturday, June 24, 2017
3. Individuals for “Best Dad” held on Sunday, June 18, 2017
4. Mr. Warren Williams, who was honored at Bethany Baptist Church on Father’s Day as a “Father of Distinction” held on Sunday, June 18, 2017
5. City of Newark and Mujeres De Ayer, Hoy, y Siempre, Inc. recognizing the commitment and dedication of the Staff of Miller Street School on its closing
6. Individuals for their outstanding community service to the Court Towers Community held on Tuesday, June 27, 2017
7. His Royal Highness, Eze John Ibekwe Nna Chikezie of Abia State, Nigeria and his son, Prince Dr. John Austin Chikezie
8. Ms. Wanda V. Roche-Woodard on her retirement from the City of Newark, Department of Public Safety, Newark Police, Office of the, Division of Legal Affairs on January 1, 2011
9. Goya, for helping the Ecuadorian community of the City of Newark in their moment of need (April 2016 Earthquake)
10. Ms. Wanda Rivera, on her exceptional service to the City of Newark and WBGO
11. The dedication of the Congressman Donald M. Payne Sr. Community Room at the YMCA of Newark and Vicinity held on Friday, July 7, 2017
Sponsored by Council Member Augusto Amador
12. Alisson Donado Lopez for receiving the “Achievement Award” and Geovanni Quimuanga for receiving the “Citizenship Award” for the school year 2016-2017
13. Ms. Virgen Hernandez, Teacher Assistant and Ms. Angela Giannetta, Teacher with the Newark Public Schools System
14. Mr. Luis Pires, for fifty (50) years of service to the community as a Journalist
Sponsored by Council Member Carlos M. Gonzalez
15. Ms. Ariagna Perello, who is celebrating the 2nd Annual Women on the Move, an elegant affair honoring women of distinction
16. The students of Branch Brook School Graduating Class of 2017 held on Tuesday, June 20, 2017
17. The students of Park Elementary School Graduating Class of 2017 held on Friday, June 23, 2017
18. Individuals of the Just One Soccer League for their continued support and contribution to the youth of the City of Newark held on Saturday, July 8, 2017
Sponsored by Council Member John Sharpe James
19. The Creators on celebrating their seven (7) year anniversary
20. Dr. Elton T. Byrd for his dedication, participation and ministry at Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church and his extremely talented music ministry and part in the City Wide Clergy Appreciation Concert at Newark Symphony Hall held on Saturday, June 24, 2017
21. Individuals for taking part in the City Wide Clergy Appreciation Concert at Newark Symphony Hall held on Saturday, June 24, 2017
22. Individuals for their academic achievements and excellence for the school year 2016-2017 at Mount Calvary Missionary Baptist Church Youth Recognition Day Awardees Service held on Sunday, July 9, 2017
23. Mrs. Janice Easter for forty (40) years of service to Newark Public Schools System
Sponsored by Council Member Eddie Osborne
24. The International Youth Organization celebrating the 11th Anniversary of the creation of the James “Jim” Wallace Children’s Playground
25. The participants of the 2017 Comprehensive Internship Program in the Law Department of the City of Newark from June 5th through August 11, 2017
26. Sussex Avenue Renew School’s event, “My Block, My Family, Our Village Neighborhood Association 5th Annual Community-Wide Health Fair” held on Wednesday, June 21, 2017
Sponsored by Council Member Luis A. Quintana
27. The Teachers of Miller Street School
28. Cristian R. Paulino, Top Students Valedictorian and Maria Rachel Flores Guaman, Student Salutatorian of Miller Street School
29. “Fiesta Patronal Amazonica de San Juan 2017” Celebracion Gastronomia de la Selva Peruana
30. “Third Annual Amazonic Festial,” Fiesta de San Juan at the Waterfront Center held on Sunday, June 25, 2017
31. Tito “El Bambino,” famous Puerto Rican Singer and Songwriter and Jerry Rivera, a Grammy Award and Latin Grammy Award nominated Puerto Rican Salsa Singer celebrating the 3rd Annual Latin Festival in the City of Newark
32. Posthumously commending Mr. Andres Soto, a community advocate and leader
33. Individuals during the Music Festival for Dominican Pride Day
34. Mr. Armando Cepero, Principal of Miller Street School and Ms. Karla Rahner, Vice Principal of Miller Street School
35. “Commemorating Argentina Independence Day” (1816 to 2017) and the Patron Saint of Lujan from the Gaucho part of Argentina
Sponsored by Council Member Anibal Ramos, Jr.
36. Detective Luis Rivera, of the Newark Police Department for his bravery and courage above and beyond the Call of Duty to be presented before the “Hispanic Law Enforcement Society of Essex County” during their Cigar Night Scholarship Fundraiser Annual Celebration held on Friday, June 16, 2017
37. Community Leaders honored for their musical, cultural, civic and community engagement and sponsorship at the “2017 Dominican Pride Day Recognition” presented by the Duarte Institute of Newark Annual Celebration held on Sunday, July 9, 2017