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Margate honors long-serving senior center coordinator, proclaims African American History Month and American Heart Month, and names Students of the Month
Summary
At its Feb. 4 meeting the Margate City Commission presented a video tribute to Denise P. Steele for 41 years of service at the Northwest Vocal Point Senior Center, issued proclamations for African American History Month and American Heart Month, and recognized multiple Students of the Month from area schools.
Margate’s City Commission on Feb. 4 honored Denise P. Steele, proclaimed February observances and named a slate of Students of the Month.
A video and in-person remarks recognized Denise P. Steele, identified in the meeting as activities coordinator and special events coordinator at the Northwest Vocal Point Senior Center. Steele told the commission, “I have worked at the center since 06/06/1984. 41 years working at the senior center, and I love it.” Colleagues and volunteers praised her long service and said she has been central to programming and volunteer coordination at the center.
The commission also read a proclamation designating February 2026 as African American History Month. The proclamation text cited Carter G. Woodson’s founding of the observance and noted the national presidential practice of annual recognition since 1976. During the presentation a speaker cited contributions to the economy and community leadership in Broward County, saying African Americans “have contributed significantly to the development of this nation.”
Commissioner Simone read a separate proclamation declaring February 2026 American Heart Month and referenced Centers for Disease Control and Prevention statistics in the proclamation text, including that roughly 681,000 people in the U.S. died of heart disease in 2023 and that high blood pressure is a major risk factor. The proclamation urged residents to adopt healthy habits and noted National Wear Red Day on Feb. 6, 2026.
The meeting also featured the commission’s Student- and Teacher-of-the-Month awards. Students from Abundant Life Christian Academy, Ascend Career Academy, Atlantic West Elementary, Liberty Elementary, Margate Elementary and other local schools were invited to the dais to receive certificates, pins and gift bags containing items such as Calypso Cove passes and department-branded merchandise. Mayor and commissioners recessed briefly after the presentations for photos.
No formal action was required for the recognitions; the proclamations and awards were ceremonial and marked on the public record.
