BOROUGH PRESIDENT DIAZ WELCOMES THE PRESIDENT OF IRELAND

BOROUGH PRESIDENT DIAZ WELCOMES THE PRESIDENT OF IRELAND DURING HIS VISIT TO THE BRONX

  On Wednesday, May 2, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. joined the staff of the Emerald Isle Immigration Center to welcome the President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins, during his visit to the Woodlawn section of the Bronx. Borough President Diaz presented President Higgins with a proclamation declaring it “ Ireland Day” in the Bronx, which reflects the close relationship the Bronx and Ireland have shared through the years, as well as the numerous contributions the Irish-Americans of the Bronx have made over the decades. 

(From left to right), Sabina Higgins, wife of President Higgins; Martin Galvin, volunteer, Emerald Isle Immigration Center; President Michael Higgins; Borough President Diaz; Brian O’Dwyer, chairman, Emerald Isle Immigration Center.

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