Dear Friends of Nassau County:
I, along with, Comptroller George Maragos invite you to join us in honoring the Nassau County Portuguese community during our first ever PORTUGAL DAY CELEBRATION on Thursday, June 7, 2012 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Theodore Roosevelt Executive & Legislative Building located at 1550 Franklin Avenue in Mineola, New York.
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During the event, New York State Senator Jack M. Martins will be honored as “Nassau County Portuguese-American of the Year.” We will also be honoring over ten Portuguese-American organizations, as well as many individuals, for their contributions and accomplishments in our community, including:
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Hon. Paul Pereira
Daughters of Portugal
Carlos Mendes, MLS Soccer Athlete
Escola Julio Dinis
Portuguese American Club
Mineola Portuguese Soccer Club
Portuguese Heritage Society
Euro Stars Hockey Team
Alheirense Cultural Center
Kicking4Celiac Foundation
Ranchos Folcloricos Juventude/Sonhos
Iberian Riders
LI Portuguese Lions Club
For the first time, Portuguese-American residents will be able to come together with community leaders at all levels of government to celebrate PORTUGAL DAY in Nassau County. It will serve as an opportunity for residents to enjoy the evening together as well as demonstrate their national pride. The event will feature traditional Portuguese food, dessert and music.
Your presence will not only enhance the event but will also boost the morale of the Portuguese-American community here in Nassau County. As always, if you have any questions or to RSVP, please feel free to contact Herb Flores at 516-571-3261 or Gabriel Marques at 516-571-1756 or at gmarques@nassaucountyny.gov.
Warm regards,
Edward P. Mangano, County Executive
