Philadelphia Funk Authority tonight in West End Park

Senator Vin Gopal (back row center) and Assemblywoman Margie Donlon (behind podium) were joined on the Asbury Park boardwalk by Mathew Giachetti, President of LifeForce USA, Asbury Park elected officials, and the chiefs of various beach patrols to celebrate the passage of Senate Resolution 72, which formally designates open water lifeguards as first responders and emergency services providers.