Regina & Dimitri Viadro, Glen Rock, Bergen County - who organized an “Art for Peace” silent auction to support the people of Ukraine, raising $20,000 for the Lelaka Foundation to send critically needed medical supplies to Ukraine. Army veteran who served in Iraq and Afghanistan in special operations, who is now the Bergen County Division Director of Veterans Affairs, where he runs a “Hire a Vet Program,” provides transportation to Veterans Affairs medical centers, and helps fellow veterans cut through red tape to access transitional housing and support resources. Shaun Hutchinson, Park Ridge, Bergen County - a 20-year U.S. The July 2022 Fifth District Hometown Hero Award honorees in order of appearance: Video of the Fifth District Hometown Heroes Awards ceremony can be found HERE. Our enemies are China, Russia, and Putin, and we are all in this together.” We have to remember that we are all Americans - our enemy isn’t each other. They focus on getting things done and helping our community, state, and country. I’m focused on putting country over party, and that’s exactly what our Hometown Heroes do. Gottheimer continued, “In a time fueled by hyper-partisan cable news and social media, our Hometown Heroes don’t get caught up in fiery tweets and extreme language seeking to divide us. We all should work to live up to their example.” They help us build that more perfect union of our dreams. Without the people we are recognizing today, our communities would not be as strong as they are, and North Jersey would not be the great place that it is,” said Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5). “These individuals come from all walks of life, but all share an idea that is particularly special: they embody our Jersey Values and make our community such a special place to live, work, and raise a family. “We are lucky to have so many unsung heroes in our communities here today, whose quiet power of service goes on every day without the recognition they truly deserve. Gottheimer honored more than 35 residents as Fifth District Hometown Heroes to acknowledge their dedication to helping improve the lives of their neighbors, families, and communities.
Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) honored local first responders, veterans, life-saving bystanders, volunteers, community leaders, and residents during his Fifth District Hometown Heroes Ceremony, held at the Hackensack Performing Arts Center. Above: Congressman Gottheimer with Fifth District Hometown Hero honorees.
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