Congressman Gottheimer Hosts Inaugural Hometown Heroes Awards Ceremony at Holy Name Hospital

Gottheimer Honors Heroes from All Over New Jersey’s 5th Congressional District

Teaneck, N.J.  – Today, Congressman Josh Gottheimer hosted the inaugural Hometown Heroes Awards Ceremony at Holy Name Hospital in Teaneck, New Jersey. During this event, Gottheimer presented awards to 19 of New Jersey’s Fifth District’s standout neighbors, friends, coworkers, and individuals who have volunteered, served, or worked to help others in North Jersey.

Each of these awardees were nominated by fellow neighbors, coworkers, friends, families, and others in their community.

According to Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5), “Today’s awardees are bound by a shared sense of duty – to their families, their communities, and their country. They  put the needs of others ahead  of their own, and are committed to bettering the lives of other Jersey residents, especially those who need a helping hand the most. They are our veterans, our firefighters, our first responders, our educators, and our family – our brothers and sisters and our sons and daughters. None of these people stood up because they sought recognition, they did it because they wanted to do what was right.”

Continued Gottheimer, “That’s what Jersey Values are all about. Getting the backs of others. It’s what  makes New Jersey such a special place to live. On behalf of the Fifth District, I couldn’t be more proud to honor these Hometown Heroes today.”

Video of the ceremony can be found HERE.