July 13, 2013 —Resolution R-298 – Supporting the Honorary renaming of the Raritan Bay Mental Health Center as “George Otlowski, Sr. Mental Health Center.

Catherine Totin, Mayor Diaz, George Otlowksi, Jr. & Tommy Hudanish. *Photos by Carolyn Maxwell

Resolution passed unanimously. Perth Amboy Council President Joel Pabon proudly handed the resolution to a beaming Perth Amboy Attorney George Otlowski, Jr. Otlowski, who is a city attorney proudly recounted how his father fought to bring dignity to those who were mentally ill and removed the stigma of that disease. His father served in the political arena as Assemblyman and Mayor. He loved the City of Perth Amboy, the residents and his family.

Also present was George Junior’s sister Catherine Totin. She said her father’s wish was to have on his tombstone that he wanted a Mental Health Center and a Junior College to be established. Middlesex County College was established in 1964. The Raritan Bay Mental Health Center on Lee Street was established in Perth Amboy.

Tommy Hudanish, a retired Police Officer and now business owner and civic leader, first brought it to attention of the public how George Otlowski, Sr. fought for a facility for the mentally ill.

Hudanish wrote a very powerful letter highlighting the contributions Otlowski made to make this come to fruition.

The Otlowski Family

This letter was sent to local and state officials. The Perth Amboy City Council acted quickly to have this resolution on the fast track for their approval.

George Otlowski, Jr. thanked the Council and the Mayor for supporting this. After the Otlowski children spoke, the audience showed their approval by a loud applause.

—Carolyn Maxwell