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Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: Ceremonial Street Designation
Honoree: Alejandro Rosa, Jr.
Date(s): Saturday, May 6, 2023
Official Street Name(s): Intersection of Bloomfield Avenue and Lake Street
Ceremonial Intersection Name: "P/O Alex Rosa Way"
Sponsor: Council Member, Carlos M. Gonzalez
Additional Information:
The Ceremonial Street Dedication for Newark Police Officer, Alejandro Rosa, Jr. will be held on Saturday, May 6, 2023 at 10:00 A.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, Alejandro "Alex" Rosa, Jr. was born October 3, 1964 in San Sebastian, Puerto Rico and at the early age of five (7) immigrated to Newark, New Jersey; and
WHEREAS, a proud graduate of Barringer High School and a devoted "car enthusiast and aficionado", "Alex" attended Lincoln Tech seeking a career in auto mechanics before changing course. Deeply community-minded and concerned resident, he joined the Newark Police Department as a member of the 1995 Class 102, the City's largest recruitment class at that time; and
WHEREAS, during his long and distinguished career, Police Officer Rosa, was a "Cop's Cop", his attitude, commitment and selfless service to the Newark community he so beloved, is a testament to the countless number of Police officers who joined the ranks of the Newark Police Department as a direct result of his efforts, including his son and five (5) nephews.
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 Bloomfield Avenu...
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