MORRISTOWN, N.J. (Morris County) — The Morris County Human Relations Commission has presented its 2025 Community Service Awards to Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll, Supervising Assistant Prosecutor Samantha DeNegri and Sgt. Patrick LaGuerre, recognizing their leadership in promoting respect for human rights and cultural diversity throughout the county.
The awards were presented during the Commission’s annual installation meeting and dinner on June 18 at The Famished Frog in Morristown. The event also served as a celebration of Juneteenth, featuring a screening of Queen Stewart’s documentary, Sense of Urgency.
The Morris County Prosecutor’s Office was one of three organizations honored for their work fostering inclusivity and equity within local communities. The Human Relations Commission, which includes educators, public officials, law enforcement representatives and community leaders, seeks to celebrate diversity and encourage communication and mutual respect among Morris County’s many cultural and ethnic groups.
“The MCPO sincerely appreciates this important recognition and award from the Morris County Human Relations Commission as it embodies the successful connection between our communities, educational institutions, and law enforcement,” Carroll said in a statement. “The efforts of the HRC to interdict hate, discrimination, antisemitism, and bias of any kind when combined with proactive law enforcement resources being provided to our student and community populations, unite to form a strong wall against evil and divisive conduct.”
Carroll commended the commission’s leadership, specifically naming Meyer and Sue Rosenthal, Susan Waldman, Edward Yaw, Clarence Curry Jr., and Rabbi Moshe Rudin, along with MCPO representatives LaGuerre and DeNegri for maintaining strong partnerships in confronting modern social challenges.
“We look forward to continuing this positive working relationship to help promote civility and compassion in our interpersonal relationships,” Carroll said.
The Human Relations Commission includes 20 to 30 members who either reside or work in Morris County. At least one high school student from the county is appointed, and members represent a wide range of cultural, professional, and civic backgrounds.
