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RESOLUTION DEDICATING THE NEWLY CONSTRUCTED INCLUSIVE PLAYGROUND AT CAMP HOPE IN THE TOWNSHIP OF WEST MILFORD TO TERESA “TERRY” OLIVO, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40:20-1 ET SEQ.
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WHEREAS, the County of Passaic (hereafter “County”) is a government body incorporated pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:18-1, et seq. and vested with all rights contained therein; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:20-1, the Board of County Commissioners for the County of Passaic (hereafter “Board”) is vested with decision making powers on behalf of the County; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:32-7.7 the Board operates and maintains over sixteen thousand (16,000) acres of preserved open space and recreational facilities as part of the Passaic County Park System, through the Department of Parks and Recreation; and
WHEREAS, the County has recently completed construction of the new inclusive playground at Camp Hope in the Township of West Milford; and
WHEREAS, Teresa “Terry” Olivo, a long-time resident of the Borough of Woodland Park, served on the Camp Hope Commission for over a decade, and also served her local community and the entire County, through her roles as member of the County Senior Advisory Board, and through her deep involvement with the senior community of Woodland Park; and
WHEREAS, Terry Olivo passed away on October 23, 2024, and left a lasting impact of civic and personal contributions to the entire Passaic County community; and
WHEREAS, the Board desires to dedicate the playground to the memory of Teresa “Terry” Olivo (1934-2024), in recognition of Mrs. Olivo’s contributions to the County and specifically, her contributions to Camp Hope; and
WHEREAS, this matter was discussed at the May 14, 2025 meeting of the Public Works Committee and is being recommended to the Board for approval.
NOW, THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:20-1 et seq. the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Passaic hereby dedicates the newly constructed inclusive playground at Camp Hope in the Township of West Milford to the memory of Teresa “Terry” Olivo.
LET IT BE FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk to the Board, County Administrator, and Director of the Board of County Commissioners are authorized to take all action necessary to carry out the purposes of this Resolution.
KJB May 27, 2025