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Old Tappan Council and Residents Honor Outgoing Councilman Guy Karnazes
Summary
Residents and council members praised Guy Karnazes for decades of service at the Borough of Old Tappan's sine die meeting, where the mayor read a proclamation recognizing his tenure and colleagues presented remarks and memories.
Council and residents used the borough’s annual sine die meeting to publicly thank outgoing Councilman Guy Karnazes for more than two decades of service. Mayor Thomas Gallagher read a proclamation honoring Karnazes’ appointment to the council in 2000 and recognizing his long record of civic service, and multiple residents offered personal tributes during the public-comment period.
John Kramer, who identified himself from the audience, called Karnazes a dedicated volunteer and civic fixture, saying, “So, Guy, to you and Denise, I wish you all the best in your retirement.” Victor Folse, another longtime resident who spoke, described the years he served with Karnazes as a “golden age” of local leadership and credited Karnazes with saving municipal funds through careful vehicle procurement and other cost-saving measures.
Council members on the dais echoed those thanks during committee reports and the mayor’s remarks. The mayor’s proclamation cited Karnazes’ work on recreation, town-day events and multiple commissions, and invited a ceremonial photo with Karnazes and his family. The council adjourned for a short recess and reconvened for additional ceremonial oaths and appointments later in the meeting.
The presentation concluded with a formal motion to honor Karnazes; the proclamation was read aloud and the council invited residents to take photographs. No policy action followed from the tribute; it was a ceremonial recognition of service.
