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MAYOR HENRY MESSAGE
Dear Old Bridge Residents,
history. Allow this day to be a celebration of uniqueness and place differences aside.
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Mayor Owen Henry
With Memorial Day just past us, we can look forward to a splendid summer and lots of enjoyment, relaxation, and time with our families. We are so fortunate to be able to enjoy these lazy, hazy summer days in all our beautiful parks in Old Bridge with playground and picnic areas to utilize for our parties and barbeques.
June is Graduation month and I wish to extend my sincere congratulations to all the middle and high school graduates, in all our schools here in Old Bridge. These children and young adults are our future and I wish them the best as they move on to high school and college and go out into the world to begin their life’s journey. I would also like to acknowledge all our recent college graduates and wish them the best as they begin their careers.
Another event this month is Juneteenth, celebrated every year on June 19th. This day of freedom and liberation is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. It is imperative that we learn from
The month of June is recognized as LGBTQ Pride Month. Our nation was founded upon the declaration that all people are created equal, and they have the right to be treated based on their value as human beings. I urge all our residents to respect and honor our diverse community and celebrate and build a culture of inclusiveness and acceptance.
Most importantly we celebrate Father’s Day, a day to honor all our fathers who so selflessly go to work every day to make a living for their families and who in their spare time volunteer in all the various activities available for their children in the township. There are no words that can express the love of a father and the love that we all have for them. Happy Father’s Day!
On a final note, now that we are at the beginning of the summer break, please be mindful of the increased number of kids playing outside, particularly near the
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