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Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: Ceremonial Street Designation
Honoree: Henry "Hank" Martinez
Date(s): To Be Determined
Official Street Name(s): Intersection of Ferry Street and Wilson Avenue
Ceremonial Intersection Name: Henry "Hank" Martinez Way
Sponsors: Council Members Luis Quintana and Augusto Amador
Additional Information:
Deferred 7R8-f (as) 042418
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WHEREAS, Ordinance 6PSF-e, adopted on May 20, 2015, authorizes the designation of an intersection, etc. for honorary and ceremonial purposes; and
WHEREAS, long time Newark Councilman Henry "Hank" Martinez, was a consummate public servant, who represented not only Newark's East Ward community, but also served as a Essex County Freeholder and Vice Chairman and Commissioner of the North Jersey District Water Supply Commission for many years; and
WHEREAS, "Hank" as he was affectionately known began his notable career in public service by serving in the U.S. Army overseas before beginning a long and distinguished career in the Newark Police Department, where he retired with the rank of Sergeant and later served as an Essex County Undersheriff; and
WHEREAS, his long and distinguished career in politics began in 1974 when he was elected to the Newark Municipal Council as the representative for the East Ward, culminating in his election as Council President in 1996, in addition to serving as the Chairman of the East Ward Democratic Committee and President of the Hank Martinez Civic Association; and
WHEREAS, "Hank" was a tireless champion for seniors and children concerns and served on numerous civic, charitable, and community organizations, including the Knights of Columbus, the Red Shield's Boys and Girls Club, FOCUS, the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials, the I...
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