JERSEY CITY, NJ (GovWire) - During the Jersey City Municipal Council Meeting on November 29, 2023, several individuals were honored for their service to the nation. Among those honored were Analytica Vega, John Jay “Jack” Hallinan, and SG Religa Flores.
Council members took turns thanking the honorees for their service, with Councilperson Prince Ari thanking Vega for her service and stating, “I love that we’re honoring two women veterans here today” . Councilperson Boggiano also thanked Hallinan for his service and friendship, and for his “wonderfully horrible jokes” . Councilperson Rivera noted that Staff Sergeant Religa Flores would be deployed for her fourth deployment and called her an “amazing soldier” .
There was also a touching moment when John Jay “Jack” Hallinan was invited to speak. He thanked the council for the honor and shared a bit about his service, including his time in the 69th Infantry, New York National Guard, and his activation during the post office strike and prison guard strike .
The council also honored Richard F Dwyer on the occasion of his retirement from PSE&G for his 40 years of dedicated and loyal service to the company and the people of Jersey City. Dwyer’s daughter, Shannon, read a resolution honoring her father’s accomplishments and service .
Overall, the meeting was a testament to the dedication and service of the individuals honored, and a reminder of the importance of recognizing and thanking those who have served our nation and our community.
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