Politics & Government

Madison Heroes Receive Honors

Assemblywoman Nancy Munoz recognizes Sgt. Peter Iossa, field hockey team, and boys soccer squad at council meeting.

Assemblywoman Nancy Munoz and assemblyman Jon Bramnick stopped at the Madison Borough Council meeting on Monday night to present proclamations to some local heroes. Sgt. Peter Iossa, the Madison High School field hockey team, and the Dodgers boys soccer team were all recognized before the regular meeting at the Bayley-Ellard building.

It was the second time Iossa had been called before the council in a month for recognition. Iossa saved two children from drowning while on vacation at Point Pleasant in late August of 2008.

On a day when the riptide was high, Iossa disregarded his own safety to jump into the water to help one of the boys' father bring the two children to shore.

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Lauded by many since then, this time it was Munoz, Bramnick, and the state recognizing Iossa for his heroics.

"On behalf of the eight-and-a-half million people in the state of New Jersey, the state legislature, and the governor, we thank you for your heroic effort," Bramnick said to Iossa.

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The Madison Dodgers field hockey team was then honored for the second time in two weeks for winning the Group II state championship in Toms River. Last Tuesday, the Madison Board of Education awarded certificates to squad members.

Monday night, Munoz awarded the team with a proclamation.

The Summit resident, and former field hockey player herself, joked about how the team had to take down the Hilltoppers on its way to the title. She also congratulated the team on its accomplishments.

"I played field hockey in high school, believe it or not, and I know how difficult it is and I know how much work goes into it," she said.

Munoz also honored the Dodgers boys soccer team, the Morris County Tournament champions.

Dodgers head coach Gary Adair accepted the proclamation for his team.


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