Roy Dellosso
Former Councilman Roy Dellosso was honored at Thursday’s meeting of the Mayor and Council as the Volunteer of the Month and presented a certificate from Mayor Lori Hohenleitner.
The mayor said she had a lot to say about Dellosso’s many contributions to the borough, saying he has been a mentor and “tops in my lifetime” for everything he has done in various ways and with diverse organizations.
But, she added with a chuckle, she intended to continue to take advantage of his good nature and love for the borough by naming him chairman of another committee after making the presentation.
Dellosso, who moved to the borough with his family in 1989, served on Council and as council president for 15 years, after serving the previous 13 years on the Board of Education. The mayor listed his numerous and varied contributions in addition to that, including president of the Atlantic Highlands Historical Society and still an active member, being a coach for various sports activities from the Sandy Hook Little League to soccer, as well as being a leader in both cub and boy scouting. He has been with the fire police, the mayor continued, and whenever 911 is called, he is present and ready to help direct traffic and keep residents safe. He and his family are also very good friends, she added to the applause and standing ovation of the audience at the meeting.
Hohenleitner explained that Councilwoman Eileen Cusick had asked what the criteria is for selecting the Volunteer of the Month, and the mayor then noted she is naming Dellosso as chairman of a committee to draw up criteria.
In accepting the applause and commendation from the mayor and council, Dellosso said he felt honored to be selected and it makes him proud to know he has played even a small part making the borough “the best town in the country.”
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