RECOGNIZING & COMMENDING Sponsored by President Mildred C. Crump 1. Ms. Marcia Yvonne Spruill, on her retirement after more than thirty-two (32) years of public service with the City of Newark 2. Individuals honored during the United Missionary Baptist Convention of New Jersey, Inc., Women’s Ministry, “A Night of Elegance Gala, Honoree Worthy of Recognition” 3. Robert C. Holmes and Richard W. Roper, Editors of ”A Mayor for All the People, Kenneth Gibson’s Newark” Sponsored by Council Member John Sharpe James 4. Reverend Dr. Mamie Bridgeforth, Former West Ward Councilwoman, on her 75th Birthday Celebration 5. Bishop Thomas and First Lady Cooper of Palm Garden Holiness Church, on their 42nd Anniversary Celebration on Sunday, December 8, 2019 6. First Lady Linda Grier, on her 70th Birthday Celebration 7. South Ward Students honored for demonstrating ‘Good Citizenship’ in the First Quarter of the 2019 School Year 8. Larry Hazzard, Sr., Commissioner of the State Athletic Control Board (SACB), honored for his work and service in the Newark Community 9. Shakur Stevenson, World Boxing Champion 10. Honored Participants of the Stand Down of North Jersey Veterans Event held on Saturday, October 12, 2019 11. Jackie Robinson Bears Pee Wee Team, honored for winning the 2019 New Jersey State Bowl Championship on the Pee Wee Level 12. Jackie Robinson Bears Cheerleading Team, honored for winning 2nd Place Champions Varsity Group at the 2019 National Pop Warner Cheerleading Competition Sponsored by Council Member Joseph A. McCallum, Jr. 13. Odette Baptiste Sponsored by Council Member LaMonica R. McIver 14. Tribute to the Late Dr. George L. Kelling, Former Professor at Rutgers School of Criminal Justice Sponsored by Council Member Eddie Osborne 15. Anthony Ponder and Ministry’s Desire, Music Vocalists 16. Individuals honored for their dedication and contributions to the Shani Baraka Center Christmas Luncheon Sponsored by Council Member Luis A. Quintana 17. Individuals (Artists) honored during a Children’s Fund Raiser to send toys and goodies to devastated regions in Ecuador 18. Individuals honored for services provided to the Newark Community during the Latin Street Awards 19. Individuals of the North Ward Ports Academy honored for their hard work and continued contributions to Newark residents 20. Individuals of “Unidos Por Un Juguette” honored for their service, commitment and music to children of Newark Sponsored by Council Member Anibal Ramos, Jr. 21. Mr. Samuel T. McGhee, Executive Director of the Joint Meeting of Essex and Union Counties 22. Individuals honored during the 2019 North Ward Holiday Lights Parade and Tree Lighting, held on Friday, December 6, 2019