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MAYOR WALSH HONORED
WITH NCLR CAPITAL AWARD
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Honored for work that positively impacts the Latino community
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Mayor Walsh and Mayor Garcetti with their
awards.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -
Wednesday, March 29, 2017 - Mayor Martin J. Walsh was honored tonight at the
National Council of La Raza (NCLR) 30th Annual Capital Awards Gala. Mayor
Walsh was recognized as a leader in a ceremony that highlighted elected
officials who promote policies and legislation that positively impacts the
Latino community. Mayor Walsh received the 2017 Capital Award for his efforts
to promote the safety and unity of all families in the face of anti-immigrant
threats. Mayor Eric Garcetti of Los Angeles and strategist Ana Navarro also
received awards. NCLR President and CEO Janet Murguía honored the awardees.
"I want to thank
Chairwoman Renata Soto, President Janet Murguía and the National Council of
La Raza for this incredible honor. I am humbled to accept this award,"
said Mayor Walsh. "Boston would not be the world-class city it is today
if it weren't for the generations of immigrants who built and shaped our
city. We can never turn our backs on people who come here for a better life,
and here in Boston, we recognize that diversity is our greatest strength. We
have amazing diversity in our Latino community and beyond, and I am proud to
fight for the voices and rights of all people."
"This past
January, the Department of Homeland Security sent shockwaves through our
community when they issued a memo that would allow for the indiscriminate
targeting of many in our community," said President Murguía. "Mayor
Walsh and Mayor Garcetti were among the bold leaders who took a stand against
this cruel and unnecessary policy -- choosing to fight politics of division
with understanding and common sense. Their actions served as an example of
courageous leadership and a much-needed reminder that our country's values
should be the driving force behind governing."
In addition to Mayor
Walsh's vocal support and protection of the immigrant community, Boston's
robust Office for Immigrant Advancement (MOIA) provides daily services to
Boston's immigrants, many of whom are part of the Latino community. The
Office for Immigrant Advancement works to support English language classes,
naturalization services and free immigration consultations with volunteer
attorneys.
Erika Gonzalez, anchor
at NBC4 Washington, served as mistress of ceremonies at the gala, which took
place at the National Building Museum. AARP and Wells Fargo served as event
Co-Chairs. Vice Chairs for Capital Awards included BP America Inc., Charter
Communications, Univision Communications, Inc. and UPS.
About NCLR
NCLR-the largest
national Hispanic civil rights and advocacy organization in the United
States-works to build a stronger America by creating opportunities for
Latinos. For more information on NCLR, please visit www.nclr.org or follow along on Facebook and Twitter.
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