2015 Hispanic Heritage

Media Contact: 

Christine Geed - (631) 398-8044 or geed@nysenate.gov

Release Date: September 17, 2015
                

PRESS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE ATTENTION

Senator Phil Boyle Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month By Honoring Citizens

The Senator’s 3^rd Annual event honored twelve constituents for their work serving the community

September 17, 2015 - Bay Shore, NY:  New York State Senator Phil Boyle takes great pride in the cultural diversity of the 4^th Senatorial District.  In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, Senator Boyle hosted a special awards ceremony and celebration on Thursday, September 24^th.  The Senator acknowledged twelve (12) well-deserved Hispanic citizens from the Towns of Babylon and Islip with special awards for their service to the community.  

This year’s Honorees: 

Norma & Luis Alvarado- Islip,

Community Service

Jose Arias- Babylon Town,

Business Man

Sensei Devin Fernandez- West Islip,

Martial Arts/Community Service

Ageda (Aggie) Lugo Gonzalez- Brentwood,

Community Service

Gloria Matos- Lindenhurst,

Teacher/Community Service

Matthew Pacheco- Deer Park,

Student/Community Service

Marco A. Parodi- Farmingdale,

Community Service

Douglas Perla- Bay Shore,

Community Service

Ana Lainez-Pixtun- Wyandanch,

Student/Community Service

Gina Veliz- Bay Shore,

Student/Community Service

Maria Vidal- Bay Shore,

Community Service

This year Senator Boyle’s event featured  dynamic Hispanic cultural entertainment including: Teatro Experimental Yerbabruja, a performing and visual arts organization that uses the arts for social change and, The Traveling Hispanic Theater, a mobile dance and performing arts company.  Traditional Hispanic refreshments were also served to heighten the experience.