RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING Sponsored by President LaMonica R. McIver 1. Maria T. Melendez, honored during the City’s Annual Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration, held on Wednesday, October 11, 2023 2. Individuals honored during the Nigerian Flag Raising Celebration, held on Thursday, October 19, 2023 Sponsored by Council Member Patrick O. Council 3. Hogar Crea of New Jersey, Inc., on their 29th Annual Re-Education Ceremony, to be held on Saturday, November 4, 2023 4. Individuals honored for completing their initial phase towards rehabilitation with Hogar Crea of New Jersey, Inc., during its 29th Annual Re-Education Ceremony Sponsored by Council Member C. Lawrence Crump 5. Nella Wade, on her 85th Birthday Celebration 6. Elizabeth Bay, on her 83rd Birthday Celebration 7. Geraldine Brown, on her 78th Birthday Celebration 8. Cesar Cravo, on his 88th Birthday Celebration Sponsored by Council Member Dupré L. Kelly 9. The Vulcan Pioneers of New Jersey, honored for its Seventy Years of Commitment to the Community, during their 70th Anniversary Scholarship Gala, held on Saturday, October 28, 2023 Sponsored by Council Member Luis A. Quintana 10. Trike Master’s Social Club, on its 40th Anniversary Celebration 11. Reverend Jose R. Fernandez, Ceremonial Street Dedication, held on Saturday, October 21, 2023 12. Individuals honored of the Cariamanguense Association in the United States 13. Mr. John Kenneth and Mrs. Jane Pagano, on their 50th Wedding Anniversary 14. Individuals honored during the Andean Coordinator Human Rights USA and Canada 15. Carlos Javier Carillo, Army Coronel in the Dominican Republic 16. Dr. Isis Arabella Nunez V., Director Executive of the Foundation Fumex RD for Women Ex-Prisoners of the Dominican Republic Sponsored by Council Member Anibal Ramos, Jr. 17. Livio Cioffi, Police Director, Borough of Roseland Police Department Sponsored by Council Member Louise Scott-Rountree 18. Minister Jamillah Cupe’s Birthday Launch of Un-Stukness Restoration Center, held on Saturday, October 14, 2023 19. Individuals honored during the Newark Interfaith Alliance, 10th Annual Prayer Breakfast, held on Thursday, October 19, 2023 20. Bishop William T. Cahoon, on his 60 Years in Ministry and 30 Years in the Episcopacy, during his 60/30 Diamond Celebration, held on Saturday, October 21, 2023 21. Reverend Dr. William F. Baskerville, Jr., honored as Moderator-Elect at the Christian Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church Association, Installation of Officers and the Parent Body, held on Saturday, October 21, 2023 22. Clearview Baptist Church, on its 56th Church Anniversary, held on Sunday, October 22, 2023 23. My Sister’s Lighthouse, 13th Annual Rally to End Domestic Violence and Sexual Abuse Family Day, held on Saturday, October 28, 2023 24. Individuals honored during the National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa, Inc., Delta Pi Chapter - 2023 Citation Awards Scholarship Breakfast, held on Saturday, October 28, 2023 25. Bishop Mark E. Parrott, Sr., on his elevation to the Office of Bishop in the Church of our Lord Jesus Christ, held on Saturday, October 28, 2023 26. Bishop Marvin Bradshaw, Sr., on his Birthday Celebration 27. Nayomi Deen, on her 35th Birthday Celebration 28. Dr. Apostle Bernard J. Wilks, on his 35 Years of Outreach Ministry, at Dominion Fellowship Ministries, held on Sunday, October 29, 2023 29. New Jersey Hall of Fame - Class of 2023 15th Annual Induction Ceremony, held on Sunday, October 29, 2023 30. Bishop Kenneth S. Davall, Sr. and Pastor Deborah D. Davall, on celebrating 36 Years of Pastoral Ministry, at Immanuel Love Family Worship Center, held on Sunday, October 29, 2023 31. Minister Olanike Awoleye, CEO of Lord & Nikes and Individuals honored during 8th Annual Nigeria Independence Day Celebration 2023, held on Sunday, October 29, 2023 Sponsored by Council Member Michael J. Silva, Jr. 32. Proverbo - Sport Club Portuguese Cultural Group 33. Manuel “Manny” Rosa, Sr. 34. Rosa Agency Realtors 35. Iberia Tavern and Restaurant 36. Dolly and Art Luncheonette 37. Nasto’s Ice Cream Co. 38. Núcleo Humanitário de Águeda 39. Tony da Caneca Restaurant