Councilman Salamanca Faith Leaders Appreciation Lunch

 

In the old lion cage at the Bronx Zoo a room that was converted into a Banquet room Councilman Rafael Salamanca had a well attended lunch  for faith leaders mostly from the South Bronx. He recognized the hard work and contributions to their communities that many Faith Leaders and their congregations play in their communities. 

Councilman Salamanca honored four Faith leaders and their religious houses of Worship for their outstanding service to the Bronx during the past and present hard times. 

Honored were Pastor John Odu-Oken of Word of Life International, Bishop Fernando Rodriguez of Latin African American Chaplains Association, Pastor Malobe Sampon of Thessalonia Workship Center, and Rev. Frederick Crawford of Union Grove Missionary Baptist Church. There was also a special presentation to the New York Hispanic Clergy organization.

Mr. John Calvelli the Executive VP for Public Relations welcomed everyone to the Bronx Zoo. 

Councilman Salamanca then poke giving opening remarks as Monsignor Kevin Sullivan and Assistant Chief of Bronx Patrol Phillip Rivera look on.

A photo of the Community Board 2 table where Councilman Salamanca was the District Manager. CB 2 Chair Robert Crespo is seated in the middle of the table.

Councilman Salamanca presents a special award to the New York Hispanic Clergy Organization.

With the event being held in the Bronx Zoo, one never knows who or what they may run into.