Klein honors distinguished Hispanic members of The Bronx community for outstanding service and dedication - with special Guest Christine Chavez
State Senator Jeff Klein honored distinguished members of the Bronx community at his annual Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration at the Havana Cafe located at 3151 East Tremont Avenue.
The awards luncheon featured renowned labor leader Christine Chavez, who has continued her grandfather’s fight for equal rights through her work with the Cesar Chavez Foundation. Senator Klein will present awards to distinguished members of the Hispanic community in The Bronx who embody the spirit of service in their communities.
The honorees were -
Hon. Luis M. Diaz, Bronx County Clerk
Hon. Julia Rodriguez, Democratic District Leader
Hon. Ritchie Torres, New York City Council Member
Ms. Claudia Granados, New York State Director for the Northeast Charter School Network. Photos of the event are below.
Above and Below - State Senator Jeff Klein with Christine Chavez, and presenting her with a proclamation from the state for her work in labor.
Above Senator Klein with honoree Hon. Luis Diaz, Bronx County Clerk.
Below - Senator Klein with Honoree Claudia Granadosof NESSN.
Above - Senator Klein with Honoree Female District Leader 87th A.D. Julia Rodriguez.
Below - Honoree Councilman Ritchie Torres acknowledges new Bronx District Attorney Democratic candidate Darcel Clark.
Above - Bronx District Attorney Democratic candidate Darcel Clark gave thanks for being selected as the candidate to replace retiring Bronx District Attorney Robert Johnson. I was able to ask Bronx DA candidate Clark if she would do something retiring Bronx DA did not, and that was prosecute corrupt Bronx elected officials. Candidate Clark said that without any hesitation that she would go after any elected official who was corrupt.
Below - Bronx Democratic County Leader Marcos Crespo was on hand as one of the rising Hispanic stars of the Bronx.
A group photo of the honorees, Christine Chavez, and Senator Jeff Klein.
