Flanked by other elected officials, state Assemblyman Antwan McClellan, of Ocean City, presents a proclamation to Commission Director Gerald M. Thornton recognizing his government service. (Photos courtesy of Cape May County)
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The Cape May County Board of Commissioners presented Commission Director Gerald M. Thornton with a proclamation Tuesday night during a farewell ceremony.
Tuesday was Thornton’s final Commissioner meeting before he retires at the end of the year.
During the ceremony, the board also presented Thornton with a framed gavel.
State Assemblymen Erik Simonsen and Antwan McClellan presented Thornton with a joint resolution from the New Jersey Legislature to honor him for his years of service, according to a county news release.
Commissioner E. Marie Hayes, Vice-Director Leonard Desiderio, Director Gerald M. Thornton, Commissioner-elect Andrew J. Bulakowski, and Commissioner Jeffrey Pierson are pictured with a proclamation and framed gavel presented to Thornton.
