RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING Sponsored by Council President C. Lawrence Crump 1. Nigerian American Public Affairs Committee (NAPAC-USA) and Aderonke Precious Odunlade 2. Newark Boys and Girls Club’s “National Lights on Afterschool Day”, held on Thursday, October 24, 2024 3. Individuals honored during the Eyes Like Mine, Inc., 2024 Miss Blind Diva Empowerment Pageant, held on Saturday, October 26, 2024 4. James R. Gonzalez, MPH, FACHE, LNHA, President and CEO of Broadway House of Continuing Care, on his retirement after twenty-four (24) years Sponsored by Council Member Carlos M. Gonzalez 5. Gabriela Alexandra Carillo Fraga, Member of the Consulate of Ecuador in the City of Newark, New Jersey 6. Carmin Rosario, on her retirement after thirty-three (33) years of public service with the City of Newark Sponsored by Council Member Dupré L. Kelly 7. Wayne “Akbar” Pray, Writer and Motivational Speaker, honored for his contribution to “Men Talk Sundays”, held on Sunday, October 27, 2024 Sponsored by Council Member Luis A. Quintana 8. J. Kenneth Pagano, honored with the Affordable Housing Award, during the 2nd Annual JCAOA Honors Jersey City Apartment Owners Association, held on Thursday, October 24, 2024 9. Individuals honored during the 1st Anniversary of Mujeres Valiosas y de Poder, held on Thursday, October 24, 2024 10. Chris Bernardo, honored during the Annual Halloween Children’s Parade, held on Saturday, October 26, 2024 11. St. Lucy’s Church, on the 125th Anniversary of Saint Gerard, held on Sunday, October 27, 2024 12. Individuals honored during the Esperanza Azteca Event, held on Sunday, October 27, 2024 13. Andrew Napolitano, Owner of North End Bar 14. Rebecca Katzman, honored with an award from the Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection Sponsored by Council Member Louise Scott-Rountree 15. Individuals honored during the Lord & Nikes’ Annual Nigeria Independence Day Celebration 2024, held on Saturday, October 26, 2024 16. Shiloh Baptist Church, on its 118th Church Anniversary, held on Sunday, October 27, 2024 17. Mount Zion Apostolic Church, Inc., on its Pastoral Ordination Service, held on Sunday, October 27, 2024 18. Bishop-Elect Vincent M. Rouse, Sr., on his Episcopal Consecration and 67th Church Anniversary of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, held on Sunday, October 27, 2024 19. Clearview Baptist Church, on its 57th Church Anniversary and the 7th Pastoral Anniversary of Reverend Dr. Curtis W. Belle, Jr. and First Lady Diana Belle, held on Sunday, October 27, 2024 20. Individuals honored during the Revelation Church - Honoree Service for Leaders in our Community, held on Sunday, October 27, 2024 21. Frederica Bey, on her 80th Birthday Celebration, held on Sunday, October 27, 2024 22. Individuals honored during the Sidney Ramey Films Presents A Double Feature, held on Saturday, November 2, 2024 23. Individuals honored during the Archdiocese of Newark - Bishop Francis Brunch Fundraiser, held on Saturday, November 2, 2024 24. Lady Velma Savage, of New Eden Baptist Church, during its Women’s Day Service, held on Saturday, November 9, 2024 25. Reverend Joe D. McClain, Greater Bethel Baptist Church, Ceremonial Street Dedication 26. Valerie V. Wilson, on her retirement after twenty-eight (28) of public service in education 27. Miguel ‘Don Mike’ Rodriguez, honored at Newark 74' from Rebellion to Excellence - Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of Newark's Puerto Rican Rebellion of 1974 Mini-Documentary Screen and Reception, held on Saturday, November 2, 2024 28. Reverend. Dr. Carol Lynn Patterson, New Pastor of First Presbyterian Church, honored during its Welcome Service, held on Sunday, November 3, 2024 29. Overseer, Senior Pastor Margaret Watson-Walker, on her 20th Pastoral Anniversary, at the House of Prayer at the Gate called Beautiful for all People, held on Sunday, November 3, 2024 30. Miguel “Don Mike” Rodriguez 31. Overseer Margaret Watson-Walker, 20th Pastoral Anniversary 32. Reverend Dr. Carol Lynn Patterson, New Pastor of First Presbyterian Church, Welcome Service Sponsored by Council Member Michael J. Silva, Jr. 33. Manuel and Herminia Yglesias 34. Honorable Augusto Marinho, Mayor, Ponte da Barca 35. Inocêncio Araújo, President of Volunteer Firefighters of Ponte da Barca