RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING Sponsored by Council Member Patrick O. Council 1. Michele Miller, posthumously, on her dedication to the South Ward Community Sponsored by Council Member C. Lawrence Crump 2. Pastor Reverend Fred L. Sullivan, II M. Div, on his 5th Pastoral Anniversary, at Bethlehem Baptist Church 3. Hazell Rich-Steed, Adjunct Professor, on her retirement after forty-four (44) years of public service Sponsored by Council Member Carlos M. Gonzalez 4. Individuals honored during the 2nd Annual Cutler Street Summer Fair Homecoming, held on Saturday, July 20, 2024 5. Individuals honored during the Peruvian Civic Committee of Newark Flag Raising, held on Friday, July 26, 2024 6. Francisco Lombardi, on his film showcase at the CitiPlex 12 Newark 7. Juan Critóbal Lloret Valdivieso, Former Governor of Azuay, Ecuador Sponsored by Council Member Dupré L. Kelly 8. Ralph McDaniels, on his contributions to Men Talk Sundays, on Sunday, July 14, 2024 9. Michael L. Bivins, Singer, Rapper, Manager and Music Producer of New Edition and Bell Biv DeVoe 10. Muhammed “Moh” Awudu, Artist 11. Joseph Owens, on his contributions to the West Ward community Sponsored by Council Member Luis A. Quintana 12. Ivan A. Diaz, Dominican-American Developer, awarded “Honoree of the Year” during the 2024 Dominican Pride Parade and Carnival 13. John V. Hughes, on his volunteer efforts and community service organizations 14. Individuals honored during the Giblin Association’s 33rd Annual Community Service Awards and Charity Reception, held on Thursday, July 18, 2024 15. Grupo Cultural Tradiciones and Cónsul General of Peru; Minister Gabriela Porras Alor, individuals honored during the 203rd Anniversary of the Independence of Peru 16. Individuals honored of the Puerto Rican/Dominican Softball Team 17. Lisa M. Reyes; Asociacion Civica, Cultural Y Deportiva Riojueyana, Inc.; Fundacion Riojueyana Pro Pacientes de Cancer (FURIPACA), individuals honored during the Toy Distribution Event in Coamo, Puerto Rico, held on Saturday, August 3, 2024 Sponsored by Council Member Anibal Ramos, Jr. 18. Individuals honored during the City’s Department of Public Safety and Newark Housing Authority’s, 2nd Precinct Super Heroes of the Year Event, to be held on Friday, August 23, 2024 Sponsored by Council Member Louise Scott-Rountree 19. Elder Harry Lawrence, on his 70th Birthday Celebration 20. Emma Jean Moore, on her 84th Birthday Celebration 21. Bishop Dr. K.L. Askew, Sr., on his Birthday Celebration, held on Friday, July 12, 2024 22. Vernest C. Moore, Ceremonial Street Dedication, held on Friday, July 19, 2024 23. Individuals honored during the Sheila Y. Oliver Legacy Brunch, held on Saturday, July 20, 2024 24. Individuals honored during the We All Matter Luncheon, held on Saturday, July 20, 2024 25. Lady Tamika McReynolds, on the premier of her Radio Show, held on Monday, July 22, 2024 26. Individuals honored during the Lincoln Park Music Festival’s Gospel in the Park, held on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 27. New Jersey Peruvians, Inc., on its Annual Gala, held on Thursday, July 25, 2024 28. Dr. Carlos A. Tello, honored during the 203rd Anniversary of Peru’s Independence 29. Pastor Ellen E. Hagwood, on her 49th Pastoral Anniversary and 52 Years of Preaching Ministry, at First Newborn OFW Baptist Church, held on Sunday, July 28, 2024 30. Pastor Paul M. Graves, Sr. and Lady Sandra Graves, on their 16th Pastoral Anniversary, at Clear-Way Missionary Baptist Church, held on Sunday, July 28, 2024 31. Maranatha Haitian Seventh Day Adventist Church, on its 40th Church Anniversary, held on Saturday, August 3, 2024 32. The Ushers, Nurses and Greeters Ministry Appreciation Luncheon, held on Saturday, August 3, 2024 33. Angelo Ellerbee, on his Book Launch, to be held on Saturday, August 17, 2024 Sponsored by Council Member Michael J. Silva, Jr. 34. Januário Vieira da Cunha, on his contributions to relations between the City and Murtosa, Portugal