Kean Hosts Annual Seniors of Distinction Event

(September 13, 2024) BRIDGEWATER, NJ – Today, Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) hosted his second annual Seniors of Distinction event at the Bridgewater Township Senior Center, to honor outstanding seniors in the community.  

Congressman Kean honored 29 seniors, who represent all six counties in New Jersey’s 7^th Congressional District. Each senior was nominated by their friends, families, and neighbors and recognized at the event.   

The seniors who were selected were chosen for their long history of giving back to their community and for continuing to lend their expertise, experience and many talents to helping and supporting others today. Every honoree has a long list of achievements but more important, a long list of professional, philanthropic, charitable, and spiritual activities to which they devote their time and energy to every day. 

“All the seniors honored dedicate their talents, passions and experience toward enriching the well-being of New Jersey communities,” said Congressman Kean. “Their impressive achievements and extensive involvement in both professional and volunteer activities reflect their dedication and hard work. I extend my warmest congratulations to all the seniors recognized today and thank them for their tireless efforts to uplift our communities.” 

“What I find particularly moving and positive is that an event like this highlight good community efforts at a time where the world needs that kind of motivation,” said Elisa Sananman of Westfield, 2024 Senior of Distinction Honoree. “It is very affirming to all the work that we are doing. Very personally and professionally motivating. With appreciation that it was originated.” 
 
“I knew nothing about this award until I received a letter from the Congressman Kean in the mail,” said Edna Deacon of Mine Hill, 2024 Senior of Distinction Honoree. “I was very impressed. I would like to thank the Congressman for the invitation and Bill Koroski for nominating me.” 

The honorees are:

Honorees That Attended:

Eleanor Annis of Mountainside

Ida Brown of Hopatcong

Brad Chananie of Westfield

Edna Deacon of Mine Hill

Robert English of Gillette

Julie Flynn of Berkley Heights

David Gardner of Mount Arlington

Dr. D. Michael Hart of Westfield

Martin Kane of Mountain Lakes

Norma Kania of Clinton

Sandra Masklee of Budd Lake

Donna Moser of Hopatcong

The Hon. Howard Norgalis of Bridgewater

Kathleen Piedici of Basking Ridge

Anita Rogers of Belvidere

Robert Rossi of Landing

Dennis Ryan of Berkley Heights

Elisa Sananman of Westfield

James Smythe of Belvidere

The Hon. Victor Sordillo of Warren

Sharon Still of Netcong

The Hon. Elmer Still of Netcong

Harold Willard of Somerville

Honorees That Did Not Attend:

Harvey Kessler of Budd Lake

The Hon. Allen Kurdyla of Bridgewater

The Hon. Colleen Labow of Budd Lake

Richard Mason of Gillette

The Hon. Kenneth Short of Long Valley

Robert Wolff of Hardwick

###