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Newark Council issues proclamations honoring childhood cancer awareness, local champions and retiring staff
Summary
At its Sept. 11 meeting the Newark City Council issued proclamations declaring September Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, recognized the Jammer Strong Foundation and local youth sports and community volunteers, and commended city employee Etta Rivera on her retirement after more than four decades of service.
Mayor Michael Hannon opened the meeting by issuing several proclamations recognizing community volunteers, nonprofit work and civic milestones. The council declared September Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and presented a proclamation and gold ribbons in recognition of the Jammer Strong Foundation, a local nonprofit founded by Angela Crawford to support families affected by pediatric cancer.
The proclamations followed short remarks from Angela Crawford, who said the Jammer Strong Foundation is named after her nephew,…
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