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On April 29th, the Long Branch Free Public Library held their 10th Annual Library Champions Award Dinner to recognize and honor the community members who go the extra mile to advocate and support our library services and programs!
They would like to honor and thank the following Library Champions:
– Senator Cory Booker
– Veronica Buffaloe-Stubbs
– Sergeant Kim Leavy
– Peggy Cadigan
– Eric Carney
– Sylvia Jacobs
– Jean McKinney
This event would not have been possible without their sponsors. They want to thank the following organizations for their support:
– Monmouth Medical Center
– Vin Gopal Civic Association
– Amerigroup
Finally, they want to give a special thanks to Kate Angelo for leading the organization of the special event, Champions Committee, Board of Trustees, and staff for lending their support, and of course their Library Director Tonya Garcia who is the driving force behind all of the wonderful initiatives and innovative services that theLibrary Champions advocate for!
Pictured above are our Library Champions and Director. From left to right- Jean McKinney, Kimberly Leavy, Tonya Garcia, Peggy Cadigan, Sylvia Jacobs and Eric Carney. Veronica Buffaloe-Stubbs and Senator Cory Booker appeared via video.
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At the end of the parade, EMS and Fire Departments were asked to line up in from of the reviewing stand on Morris Ave. for a moment silence in honor of Captain Joe Johnson who recently passed away. Long Branch fireman Lee Durland (right, next to Joe Mercadante) spoke about Joe. "He as been in every parade for the past 40 years,." Durland said. "He will be sorely missed."
