The Ocean County Board of Commissioners is honoring Dr. Lena Edwards as part of the county’s tribute to Black History Month.

“Dr. Edwards was a remarkable woman who continues to serve as a role model for young people today, nearly 35 years after her death,” said Gary Quinn, director of the Ocean County Board of Commissioners. “Throughout her career she served the poor, lobbying for better health care for anyone who needed it, regardless of what they could afford.”